Bachelor of Computing Science

Admissions information

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• Course description

  This Bachelor of Computing Science is designed for individuals passionate about computer science, IT, and related fields, aiming for technical roles in industry.

  You will acquire robust technical knowledge, specialising in your chosen area, while also developing essential skills in problem-solving, teamwork, project management, and communication.

  This course is offered both in Standard mode, and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA).
  
  The Standard Program of the course offers the same academic content but without the cadetship component.
  
  The IDeA Program utilises a cadetship model which integrates work and study throughout the degree. Learning occurs through a combination of academic study and workplace learning, supported by portfolios and industry certifications, ensuring a well-rounded professional development. Arrangements can be made to gain academic credit for approved workplace activities.

  The Bachelor of Computing Science is part of the Industry Degree Academy program, which uniquely combines work and study in an integrated cadetship format where students’ workplace activities are credited towards this degree. Unlike working while studying, the Bachelor of Computing Science is designed to enable employers and students to actively contribute to the learning outcomes via portfolios and industry certifications and training. As well as gaining strong technical skills and a full qualification in computing science and IT for their chosen specialisation, students also gain skills in problem-solving, teamwork, project management and communication.

• Important dates

  Find out more about application dates relating to this course

• Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

  If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.

  The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to.

• ATAR and selection ranks

  Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.

• Scholarships and prizes

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• Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS

  Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

  All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

  Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

  By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

  If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. 

  In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

  * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

• Course duration

  The course is completed in three years of full-time study.

• Admission requirements

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

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

  English language requirements

  IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT (0-120): overall 79, writing 21 TOEFL iBT (1-6): overall 4, writing 4.5 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A / C2P: overall 176, writing 169

• Domestic course fees

  2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

  All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.  

  2026 Tuition Fees

  Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $9,537.00

  Indicative total tuition fee:  $29,332.00  

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include: 

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table. 

• Inherent requirements

  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

• Assumed knowledge

  HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

• Recognition of prior learning

  Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.

  The substitution of core subjects to an alternative/advanced undertgraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted.

• Important notes

  The Bachelor of Computing Science is offered in both a Standard mode and as part of the UTS Industry Degree Academy (IDeA).

  C10476 Bachelor of Computing Science - Industry Degree Academy (IDeA) Program is only offered to local students. The IDeA program is intended for domestic current school leavers. The IDeA program is not offered to international students. The IDeA program is offered for Autumn session intake only.

  C10476 Bachelor of Computing Science - Standard Program is offered to both local and international students. The Standard Program is typically offered for both Autumn and Spring session intakes.

  Students wishing to develop research or scientific oriented capabilities may also be interested in the 4 year C09119 Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours).