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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Computer Science

  • Non-Award

From search engines to smartphones, computer science involves the theory and design behind the intelligent systems and computers that transform the way we live, work and communicate.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
MJD-CMPSC
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Computing software and systems are becoming more prevalent, revolutionising the way we live, work and communicate. If you'd like to develop new computing technologies or specialise in enterprise-level programming, systems, artificial intelligence, cyber security, software engineering or research careers, consider Computer Science. This major can also set you apart and complement your engineering studies, as knowledge of developing computer programs is highly sought after by employers.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you're interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements

Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Below you'll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
  • 75.5
Monash University Foundation Year
  • 254
South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 324
Trinity College Foundation
  • 280
University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
  • 61
Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 56
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 75
Admission requirements
For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
Admission requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways
Destinations for graduates include large software development houses such as Google, Microsoft, Motorola and Thales, as well as smaller computing, mining and resources, and consulting companies.
You could also undertake further studies in software engineering, data science, electrical engineering, and electronic engineering, as well as honours and research degrees.


Career Pathways Destinations for graduates include large software development houses such as Google, Microsoft, Motorola and Thales, as well as smaller computing, mining and resources, and consulting companies.
You could also undertake further studies in software engineering, data science, electrical engineering, and electronic engineering, as well as honours and research degrees.


Further Study
You can apply for entry to honours in Computer Science, the Master of Data Science and the Master of Information Technology. Research opportunities in Computer Science are also available.
Further Study You can apply for entry to honours in Computer Science, the Master of Data Science and the Master of Information Technology. Research opportunities in Computer Science are also available.

Course structure

Level 1
Core

Take all units (18 points):

Bridging

Take units if applicable:

Level 2

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