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Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology

Course Overview


The Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (BCST) will prepare you to work at the cutting edge of information technology. After you have completed core studies in programming, databases, systems analysis, and professional IT practice, you will pursue a course of study along one of two streams: computer science or information systems.

While undertaking your degree, you are encouraged to explore your personal interests by enrolling in units from a range of other disciplines such as psychology, languages, biology, philosophy, geography or commerce. This study experience provides domain-specific knowledge useful to the application of information technologies in that area.

The computer science stream involves the study of computers and computer programs. You will excel in this stream if you're more technically-minded and want to contribute to the future development and support of computer technology.

The information systems stream comprises the study of the direct application of software design and development to the business domain. You will gain an understanding of the principles and techniques involved in the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of computer systems within a business environment.

Course Requirements

To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, a candidate must successfully complete 144 credit points, comprising:

  1. at least 114 credit points from core and recommended elective units;
  2. 18 credit points of selected Mathematics and Statistics units, with at least six credit points at 2000-level or above;
  3. a maximum of 30 credit points of free elective units of study for either the Computer Science stream or theInformation Systems stream as shown in the units of study tables for this course;

and ensuring:

  1. no more than 72 credit points in junior (1000-level) units of study; and
  2. at least 42 credit points in 3000-level or above.


For a standard enrolment plan for Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Computer Science) visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/BCST(CS)

For a standard enrolment plan for Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Information Systems) visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/students/view-degree-page/name/BCST(IS)