Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Computing requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A minimum of 12 units must come from completion of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving

A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 3000 and 4000-level COMP courses

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 144 units must include:

A minimum of 96 units from completion of courses from the following lists:

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units)

COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) (6 units)

AND

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units)

COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced) (6 units)

AND

6 units from completion of a course from the following list:

MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models (6 units)

MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs (6 units)

AND

24 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

COMP1600 Foundations of Computing (6 units)

COMP2100 Software Construction (6 units)

COMP2300 Computer Architecture (6 units)

COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)

AND 

48 units from completion of courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science

OR completion of one of the following computing majors:

COMS-MAJ Computer systems

CSEC-MAJ Cyber Security

DTSC-MAJ Data Science

HCCC-MAJ Human-Centred and Creative Computing

INFS-MAJ Information Systems

INSY-MAJ Intelligent Systems

SOFT-MAJ Software Development

AND

6 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas or course list below:

COMP Computer Science

ENGN Engineering

INFS Information Systems

MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)

MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)

MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)

MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)

MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines (6 units)

STAT1003 Statistical Techniques (6 units)

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)

A minimum of 48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Majors

Minors

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.@

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

• Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
  • completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
  • previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
  • previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
  • secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency 

As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission 

Prerequisites

ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)

NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.

VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent

QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent

TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS

SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent

WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent

IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

• achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
• if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
• applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

All large and small organisations, both public and private, need people to work on their software systems or want staff with other professional training who have advanced computing skills. Computing students typically work as programmers, network administrators/managers, systems or business analysts, and web designers/developers. Rewarding career opportunities in technology and management are available to students with this degree plus 3 - 5 years of work experience.

The career options for combined degree students are wide and varied with Computing skills adding a real competitive advantage.

All students who complete the BCOMP degree are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society provided they complete a major in Cyber Security, Information Systems or Software Development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse well defined problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
2. Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
3. Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
4. Demonstrate an operational understanding of the foundations of computing including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
5. Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
6. Work effectively within a team in order to achieve a common goal.
7. Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and to self- and peer-assess performance.

Further Information

Learn more about the degrees offered at the ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College - Visit the College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics website.