Computer Science Co-op - COMPK13978

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Computer Sci & Eng

Contact: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3978 - Computer Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

Stream Outline

The Computer Science Co-op Program was established in 2001 to provide a link between industry and high achieving students at CSE. It provides money and industry training for selected undergraduate students in Computer Science.

The Computer Science Co-op Program is based on the standard Computer Science undergraduate program but with the following special features:
  • CSE academics and senior managers from industry have jointly planned the program.
  • Co-op students receive structured industrial training and gain valuable work experience with up to two different employers.
  • The Computer Science Co-op Program offers two industrial placements totalling approximately 18 months.
  • The Co-op scholars are receiving a generous tax-free scholarship (See the Co-op Website for details). This is paid in fortnightly installments and can be used at the student's discretion.
  • On graduation, sponsors are always looking to recruit Co-op Scholars.
For high achieving students the Co-op Program offers an ideal combination of challenge and opportunity.

More info about the Scholarship is available on the Co-op Website

For more information about scheduling of courses, please consult the Computer Science Co-op Program Plan

Stream Structure

YEAR 1
  • Electives (18UoC)
And ONE of:
And ONE of:
Note:ENGG1000 (Engineering Design) is designed for students with a Computing Major to chose it in semester 1 and is highly recommended. ENGG1811 (Computing for Engineers) is not designed for students with a Computing Major.
Electives:Electives are chosen from areas such as physics, chemistry, psychology, economics , philosophy, languages, arts, etc.

Co-Op Scholars are permitted to complete a maximum of 30 UoC of Level 1 electives

YEAR 2
  • General Education (6UoC)

YEAR 3
  • Electives (18UoC)
  • General Education (3UoC)
NOTE:
  • It is recommended that Co-Op Scholars take either COMP3121 Algorithms & Programming Techniques or COMP3821 Extended Algorithms & Programming Techniques as one of their electives in Year 3.
  • It is also recommended that Co-Op Scholars take either COMP3331 Computer Networks & Applications or COMP3931 Extended Computer Networks & Applications as one of their electives in Year 3.

YEAR 4
  • Electives (6UoC)
  • General Education (3UoC)
  • Level 3/4 Computer Science Electives* (24UoC)
*NOTE:
  • Electives, COMP electives, and General Education courses may be allocated between first and second semesters according to the student's preference, but the total uoc per semester should be 24.