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Bachelor of Computer Science / Arts
The University of Queensland
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00025B
Computer science combines the theoretical studies of algorithms and data structures, with the practical challenges of implementing them in hardware and software systems. Computer science plays a key role in the creation, development, implementation and evaluation of technology. Society relies upon computer-based systems for the operation and support of services in finance, energy, transport, health, and communications. Skills learnt in this program are utilised in fields ranging from bioinformatics to digital humanities where sophisticated knowledge in programming and data analysis are used to manipulate massive data sets. The BA component allows students to choose from a wide variety of majors to either complement their computer science studies or to broaden their knowledge in another field, thus expanding their opportunities to work in different areas.
Structure
64 Units
Subjects
- Computer science: Cyber security
- Data science
- Machine learning
- Programming languages
- Scientific computing. Arts: Aboriginal and Torres Strait island studies
- Ancient history
- Ancient history/history
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art history
- Chinese
- Chinese translation and interpreting
- Classical languages
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- English literature
- English as an International Language
- Film and television studies
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Indonesian
- International relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism and mass communication
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Media and digital cultures
- Music
- Peace and conflict studies
- Philosophy
- Political science
- Popular music and technology
- Professional writing and communication
- Psychology
- Public policy
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports studies
- Studies in religion
- Writing
Standard entry requirements
- Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C). Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) is recommended. Students without Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) may be required to undertake preparatory courses beyond the 64 units for the program and may not be able to complete the program in the minimum time frame without overloading or undertaking summer study.
Study pathways
Graduates may go on to complete further studies in coursework and research programs.
