C09119v1 Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)

University of Technology Sydney

About

This course offers a sound education in all aspects of computing science and information technology.

It is intended for students who aspire to become researchers or who want a career in a more scientific-oriented computing area.

As such it provides a pathway to postgraduate research study.This course adopts a practice-based approach to computing science education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice, with a stronger focus on the mathematics appropriate for computing science and research projects.

As well as gaining strong technical skills in computing science and IT, students gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Students undertake research projects with UTS researchers.

Employers look for graduates with strong computing science skills and, in this course, students are exposed to real research problems in computing science and IT.UTS:

Information Technology continues to support part-time study and some subjects can be taken in the evening as well as during the day.

Structure

Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising core (96 credit points), major (48 credit points), electives (24 credit points), and research preparation and project (24 credit points).

All students complete a common set of subjects in Year 1 and are required to select their major prior to enrolling in Year 2.

Industrial training/professional practice

Industrial training is available by concurrently enrolling in the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056). The diploma comprises a minimum of nine months' full-time paid work experience and supporting subjects at UTS.

Course completion requirements

course credit
STM91173 Core subjects (Computing Science) 96cp
CBK91220 Major choice (Information Technology) 48cp
STM91172 Core Honours subjects (Computing Science) 24cp
CBK90783 Electives 24cp
Total 192cp

Course diagram

Course program

The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

List of majors

course credit
MAJ02080 Business Information Systems Management 48cp
MAJ10053 Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics 48cp
MAJ03519 Enterprise Systems Development 48cp
MAJ02092 Interaction Design 48cp
MAJ03445 Networking and Cybersecurity 48cp
MAJ01156 Mathematical Analysis 48cp
MAJ01157 Operations Research 48cp
MAJ01158 Statistics 48cp
MAJ02900 Cybersecurity and Privacy 48cp
MAJ02901 Quantum Information Science 48cp

Business Information Systems Management major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
31247 Collaborative Business Processes 6cp
31257 Information System Development Methodologies 6cp
31255 Finance and IT Professionals 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
31258 Innovations for Global Relationship Management 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
31276 Networked Enterprise Architecture 6cp
31280 Strategic IT Project 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
31245 Business Process and IT Strategy 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31282 Systems Testing and Quality Management  
31097 IT Operations Management  
48270 Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Interaction Design major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
31268 Web Systems 6cp
31080 Interactive Media 6cp
31777 Advanced Interaction Design 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
41020 Human-centred Design Methods  
31262 Introduction to Computer Game Design  
31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development  
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics  
41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment  
31927 Application Development with .NET  
31748 Programming on the Internet  
41019 Prototyping Physical Interaction 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
Select 12 credit points of options 12cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
41021 Interaction Design Studio 12cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
41020 Human-centred Design Methods  
31262 Introduction to Computer Game Design  
31263 Introduction to Computer Game Development  
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics  
41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment  
31927 Application Development with .NET  
31748 Programming on the Internet  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Networking and Cybersecurity major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
31277 Routing and Switching Essentials 6cp
48730 Cybersecurity 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
41900 Cryptography 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
31275 Mobile Networking 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31338 Network Servers  
48450 Real-time Operating Systems  

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31261 Internetworking Project 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31274 Network Management  
41903 Internet Science  
41905 Software Defined Networks  
32009 Advanced Routing Principles  
32011 Multilayer Switched Networks  
42037 IoT Security  
42036 Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms  
41890 Applying Network Security  
41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure  
48436 Digital Forensics  
48033 Internet of Things  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31274 Network Management  
41903 Internet Science  
41905 Software Defined Networks  
32009 Advanced Routing Principles  
32011 Multilayer Switched Networks  
42037 IoT Security  
42036 Cyber Security for Mobile Platforms  
41890 Applying Network Security  
41891 Cloud Computing Infrastructure  
48436 Digital Forensics  
48033 Internet of Things  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Enterprise Systems Development major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12cp
31777 Advanced Interaction Design  
31242 Advanced Internet Programming  
41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment  
31927 Application Development with .NET  
41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service  
31253 Database Programming  
41113 Software Development Studio 1  
41114 Software Development Studio 2  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  
31260 Fundamentals of Interaction Design 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp
41025 Introduction to Software Development 6cp
48433 Software Architecture 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41026 Advanced Software Development 6cp
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
Select 12 credit points of options 12cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31777 Advanced Interaction Design  
31242 Advanced Internet Programming  
41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment  
31927 Application Development with .NET  
41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service  
31253 Database Programming  
41113 Software Development Studio 1  
41114 Software Development Studio 2  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp

Spring session

course credit
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
31777 Advanced Interaction Design  
31242 Advanced Internet Programming  
41889 Application Development in the iOS Environment  
31927 Application Development with .NET  
41001 Cloud Computing and Software as a Service  
31253 Database Programming  
41113 Software Development Studio 1  
41114 Software Development Studio 2  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
31482 Honours Project 12cp

Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
CBK90783 Electives  
41040 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
CBK90783 Electives  
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
42913 Social and Information Network Analysis  
31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition  
32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
41077 Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics  
41042 Introduction to Computational Intelligence  
41043 Natural Language Processing  
41041 Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence  
31005 Machine Learning  
41170 Introduction to Quantum Computing  
31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B  

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
CBK90783 Electives  
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12cp
42913 Social and Information Network Analysis  
31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition  
32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
41077 Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics  
41042 Introduction to Computational Intelligence  
41043 Natural Language Processing  
41041 Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence  
31005 Machine Learning  
41170 Introduction to Quantum Computing  
31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B  

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
41004 AI/Analytics Capstone Project 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
42913 Social and Information Network Analysis  
31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition  
32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
41077 Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics  
41042 Introduction to Computational Intelligence  
41043 Natural Language Processing  
41041 Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence  
31005 Machine Learning  
41170 Introduction to Quantum Computing  
31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B  

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
CBK90783 Electives  
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
42913 Social and Information Network Analysis  
31256 Image Processing and Pattern Recognition  
32146 Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
41077 Data Driven and Intelligent Robotics  
41042 Introduction to Computational Intelligence  
41043 Natural Language Processing  
41041 Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence  
31005 Machine Learning  
41170 Introduction to Quantum Computing  
31243 AI/Analytics Capstone Project B  

Mathematical Analysis major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
37233 Linear Algebra 6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables 6cp
37252 Regression Analysis 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
37262 Simulation Modelling 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
37335 Differential Equations 6cp
37363 Stochastic Processes 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
37234 Advanced Calculus 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
37438 Modern Analysis with Applications 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Operations Research major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
37233 Linear Algebra 6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables 6cp
37252 Regression Analysis 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
37242 Optimisation in Quantitative Management 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
37343 Nonlinear Methods in Quantitative Management 6cp
37344 Network and Combinatorial Optimisation 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
37345 Quantitative Management Practice  
37262 Simulation Modelling  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
37363 Stochastic Processes  
37481 Honours Seminar 1  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Statistics major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
37233 Linear Algebra 6cp
37161 Probability and Random Variables 6cp
37252 Regression Analysis 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
37242 Optimisation in Quantitative Management 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
37253 Sample Surveys 6cp
37357 Advanced Statistical Modelling 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
37356 Design and Analysis of Experiments  
37373 Programming for Data Analysis  
37458 Advanced Bayesian Methods  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
37459 Multivariate Data Analysis 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Cybersecurity and Privacy major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
41039 Programming 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp
31268 Web Systems 6cp
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
48730 Cybersecurity 6cp
41181 Information Security and Management 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp
41900 Cryptography 6cp
41182 System Security 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
Select 12 credit points of options 12cp
41183 Privacy Preserving 6cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
41184 Secure Programming and Penetration Testing 6cp
41180 Data Analytics in Cyber Security 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
48436 Digital Forensics  
41185 Emerging Topics in Cyber Security and Privacy  

Quantum Information Science major, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
37131 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems 6cp
37151 Introduction to Statistics 6cp
31266 Introduction to Information Systems 6cp
48023 Programming Fundamentals 6cp

Spring session

course credit
37132 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis and Modelling 6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics 6cp
31269 Business Requirements Modelling 6cp
31271 Database Fundamentals 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
48024 Applications Programming 6cp
37233 Linear Algebra 6cp
41170 Introduction to Quantum Computing 6cp
41078 Computing Science Studio 1 6cp

Spring session

course credit
41080 Theory of Computing Science 6cp
41076 Methods in Quantum Computing 6cp
41092 Network Fundamentals 6cp
41173 Quantum Software and Programming 6cp

Year 3

Autumn session

course credit
31268 Web Systems 6cp
31251 Data Structures and Algorithms 6cp
41079 Computing Science Studio 2 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
32144 Technology Research Preparation 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
41171 Quantum Computer Architectures  
41174 Quantum Algorithms  
41172 Quantum Information Theory  
41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science  
37161 Probability and Random Variables  
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics  
31005 Machine Learning  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
37262 Simulation Modelling  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  
Select 12 credit points of options 12cp

Year 4

Autumn session

course credit
32931 Technology Research Methods 6cp
31272 Project Management and the Professional 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6cp
41171 Quantum Computer Architectures  
41174 Quantum Algorithms  
41172 Quantum Information Theory  
41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science  
37161 Probability and Random Variables  
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics  
31005 Machine Learning  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
37262 Simulation Modelling  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
31482 Honours Project 12cp
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12cp
41171 Quantum Computer Architectures  
41174 Quantum Algorithms  
41172 Quantum Information Theory  
41175 Emerging Topics in Quantum Information Science  
37161 Probability and Random Variables  
31250 Introduction to Data Analytics  
31005 Machine Learning  
42028 Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Network  
37262 Simulation Modelling  
41052 Advanced Algorithms  

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Current school leavers are advised to complete the Year 12 Engineering and IT Questionnaire. The questionnaire allows applicants to demonstrate their strong motivation to study engineering or IT at UTS and may assist applicants whose ATAR falls short of the required cut-off by up to three points.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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