Single degree

• This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units) 
• Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) 
• You can choose to study a computing major (48 units) to focus on one area of computing.
• In addition, you have 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from Computer Science or from any other area of the university. 

Double degree

• This degree requires 96 units (each course is typically 6 units) from the BCOMP rules 
• Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) 
• You can study a major (48 units) or a minor (24 units). There are no university electives in the double degree. 
• You can choose your double degree with BCOMP from the Degree Builder in Programs and Courses. 

About this degree

• The degree is made up of compulsory requirements (seven courses) and an additional suite of computing requirements (nine courses) plus electives.

• You can choose to study a computing major or minor – note that completing a major in Information Systems, Software Development, or Cyber Security is required for ACS accreditation.

Enrolment Status

While it is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time. 

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

• When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as  COMP1100. 
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester noting that you can change your Semester 2 courses anytime until July. 
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester (eight courses per year )
• International students cannot study less than 24 units a semester. 
• You may take 1000-level courses at any time in your program remembering:  

for a single degree you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) for a double degree you can only count six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your BCOMP half of the double degree.
Choosing your first year programming courses

• For your first year programming courses you have a choice of COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, followed by, COMP1110 or COMP1140 in Semester 2.  

• The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you should choose COMP1130/1140.  Note that COMP1130 is only offered in Semester 1 and COMP1140 only in Semester 2
• If you choose COMP1130 and it is the wrong level for you, you will be able to transfer to COMP1100 within the first 2 weeks without penalty.  

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You have the option to complete a major as a part of your BCOMP degree. Note that only BCOMP degrees with a major in Information Systems, Software Development or Cyber Security will receive Australian Computer Society Accreditation.  

The degree can also be taken with an Advanced Intelligent Systems, Computer Systems, Data Science, Human-Centred and Creative Computing or Intelligent Systems major.

• Students should follow major lists as specified in their starting year of the degree.  Please select the appropriate year from the drop down box at the top right of the page to see major lists and details that apply to you on the 'Study Tab.' 
• Check the pre-requisites for the courses in your chosen major, 3000/4000-level courses normally require specific 2000-level courses to have been completed.  Many courses only run once per year. 

Electives

• You have four electives to choose in your first year. These can be additional computing courses (e.g.:COMP1720,COMP1710,COMP2400,INFS1001), other electives that may count as COMP courses (MATH1013, MATH1014, STAT1003, STAT1008 ,ENGN1211) and/or engineering oriented electives (such as PHYS1001orENGN1218). 
• Explore majors, and minors, in other subject areas (e.g., management, mathematics, psychology, languages) that interest you. Each college site will provide information on the first year courses that you can study for a given major or minor. 

• When choosing elective courses, check the course listing on Programs and Courses to ensure that you have the required and assumed knowledge before enrolling. If you don't, consider changing your planned enrolment to make sure you take the pre-requisite course.

Academic Advice

For assistance, please check Enrolment and program management and if you then want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed contact Student Enquiries at studentadmin.cecc@anu.edu.au