Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Hons) - Computing and Data Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,200 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
How does Bureau of Metrology predict weather, how does your phone recognize your face, how does YouTube recommend videos, and how can Siri listen to your commands and talk?
This course will change your worldview. A data scientist will also see their "digital twins" in a variety of formats, numbers, text descriptions, audios, images, and videos, in streams at super speed and high volumes, creating rich, ever-growing data oceans that can advance our new digital civilization. This degree will teach you data storage, processing, visualization, and manipulation to construct models for pattern detection, predication, and forecasting and turn raw data into usable knowledge.
Data is everywhere, and graduates who can mine it are sought after in mining, health care, government, and non-government entities.
Program structure
Level 1
Students are recommended to take MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist as an elective.
Core (take all units — 30 points):
- CITS1003 Introduction to Cybersecurity (6)
- CITS1401 Computational Thinking with Python (6)
- CITS1402 Relational Database Management Systems (6)
- PHIL1001 Ethics for the Digital Age: An Introduction to Moral Philosophy (6)
- STAT1400 Statistics for Science (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 42 points):
- CITS2002 Systems Programming (6)
- CITS2005 Object Oriented Programming (6)
- CITS2200 Data Structures and Algorithms (6)
- CITS2211 Discrete Structures (6)
- CITS2402 Introduction to Data Science (6)
- STAT2401 Analysis of Experiments (6)
- STAT2402 Analysis of Observations (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 42 points):
- CITS3001 Advanced Algorithms (6)
- CITS3002 Computer Networks (6)
- CITS3200 Professional Computing (6)
- CITS3401 Data Warehousing (6)
- CITS3403 Agile Web Development (6)
- STAT3064 Statistical Learning (6)
- STAT3401 Advanced Data Analysis (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- CITS3003 Graphics and Animation (6)
- CITS3005 Knowledge Representation (6)
- CITS3007 Secure Coding (6)
- CITS3009 Computer Science WIL Internship (6)
- CITS3011 Intelligent Agents (6)
- CITS3402 High Performance Computing (6)
Level 4
Core (take all units (48 points):
- CITS4010 Computer Science Honours Research Project Part 1 (12)
- CITS4011 Computer Science Honours Research Project Part 2 (12)
- CITS5503 Cloud Computing (6)
- CITS5508 Machine Learning (6)
- STAT4062 Statistical Modelling and Inference (6)
- STAT4066 Bayesian Computing and Statistics (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 49,200 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Methods ATAR
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
