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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 tables below and Computer Engineering specialisation for other related programs/ plans). It is also possible to study Computer Science within a combined degree program. The School also offers honours, postgraduate, and research programs.



Artificial Intelligence can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPI13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPI13978
COMPIH3978
   

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Computer Game Design & Const. can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPG13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPG13978
COMPGH3978
   

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Computer Networks can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPN13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPN13978
COMPNH3978
   

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Computer Science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3042 Chemical Eng/Science Major COMPA13042
3102 Industrial Chemistry/Science Major COMPA13102
3142 Mining Engineering/Science Major COMPA13142
3529 Commerce/Science Major
Honours		 COMPA13529
COMPAH3529
3641 Telecommunications/Science Major COMPA13641
3655 PV and Solar Energy/Science Major COMPA13655
3711 Mechanical & Manf Eng/Science Major COMPA13711
3725 Electrical Engineering/Science Major COMPA13725
3730 Civil Engineering/Science Major COMPA13730
3746 Surveying and SIS/Science Major COMPA13746
3930 Science/Arts Major
Honours		 COMPA13930
COMPAH3930
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major
Honours		 COMPA13968
COMPAH3968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPA13978
COMPAH3978
3982 Computer Science/Digital Media Major
Honours		 COMPA13982
COMPAH3982
3983 Science/Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPA13983
COMPAH3983
4770 Science / Law Major
Honours		 COMPA14770
COMPAH4770
   

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Computer Science Co-op can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3978 Computer Science Major COMPK13978
   

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Computing can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3400 Arts Major COMPD13400
3525 Commerce/Arts Major COMPD13525
3970 Science Minor COMPD23970
   

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Database Systems can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPD13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPD13978
COMPDH3978
   

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Electronic Commerce can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPE13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPE13978
COMPEH3978
   

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Human Computer Interaction can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPH13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPH13978
COMPHH3978
   

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Psychology & Computer Science can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3978 Computer Science Major COMPP13978
   

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Robotics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3968 Computer Science / Arts Major COMPR13968
3978 Computer Science Major
Honours		 COMPR13978
COMPRH3978
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.