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Computer Science
Computer Science

Description

Computer Science involves the study of computational systems, and encompasses the fundamental areas of algorithms, networks, databases, graphics and artificial intelligence.

Computer Science graduates are employed as application programmers, user support (identifying problems and potential solutions) or system analysts, database administrators.

The major areas of Computer Science are:
  • Software engineering methodologies
  • Database design and implementation
  • Operating systems and computer networks
  • Microprocessor-based systems
  • Computer graphics, artificial intelligence and robotics
  • Human computer interaction
Studying Computer Science at UNSW

The study of Computer Science at UNSW is primarily through the School of Computer Science and Engineering (www.cse.unsw.edu.au) which offers a number of undergraduate programs of study (please refer to the table below). It is also possible to study Computer Science within a combined degree program. The School also offers Honours and postgraduate programs.



Computer Science can be studied as 

Specialisation At the Level of Plan
Artificial Intelligence Major
Honours		 COMPI13978
COMPIH3978
Computer Game Design & Const. Major
Honours		 COMPG13978
COMPGH3978
Computer Networks Major
Honours		 COMPN13978
COMPNH3978
Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPA13978
COMPAH3978
Computer Science Co-op Major COMPK13978
Database Systems Major
Honours		 COMPD13978
COMPDH3978
Electronic Commerce Major
Honours		 COMPE13978
COMPEH3978
Human Computer Interaction Major
Honours		 COMPH13978
COMPHH3978
Psychology & Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPP13978
COMPPH3978
Robotics Major
Honours		 COMPR13978
COMPRH3978
   

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