Computer Science Co-op - COMPK13983
Stream Summary
Faculty: ENG - Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Computer Science and Engineering
Contact: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3983 - Science/Computer Science
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
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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:
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
More info about the Scholarship is available on the Co-op Website
Stream Structure
Students in this stream complete three industrial training courses in addition to their standard BSc Computer Science program requirements, and one compulsory COMP elective as part of their standard program in year 2:
- COMP3311 Database Systems (6 UOC)
- COMP4904 Industrial Training 1 (18 UOC)
- COMP4905 Industrial Training 2 (15 UOC)
- COMP4906 Industrial Training 3 (15 UOC)
