Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) majoring in Programming Languages

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
HCOMP
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Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth Supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ABP145
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

Work and life experience

  • Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
  • A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
  • Qualify for special entry
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change. 

Degree Structure: Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) majoring in Programming Languages

Program code: HCOMP

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 114 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 54 units for one Major from Major, or
  • 54 units for all Discipline courses, and
  • 12 to 24 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 0 to 12 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

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Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

  • 114 units for all Core courses, and
  • Either:
  • 54 units for one Major from Major, or
  • 54 units for all Discipline courses, and
  • 12 to 24 units from Work integrated learning, and
  • 0 to 12 units for Electives

Complete 114 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
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Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
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Course name
Object-Oriented Programming
Course code
COMP1005
Units
6
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Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
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Course name
Data Structures and Algorithms
Course code
COMP2017
Units
6
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Course name
Software Development Practice
Course code
COMP2021
Units
6
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Course name
Grand Challenges
Course code
COMP2040
Units
6
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Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
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Course name
System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
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Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
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Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
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Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6
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Course name
Large Language Models and Knowledge Representation
Course code
COMP4001
Units
6
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Course name
Distributed Ledger and Contractual Execution Languages
Course code
COMP4002
Units
6
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Course name
Database Theory and Models
Course code
COMP4003
Units
6
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Course name
Computer Science Thesis A
Course code
COMP4800
Units
6
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Course name
Computer Science Thesis B
Course code
COMP4801
Units
6
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Computer Science Thesis C
Course code
COMP4802
Units
6
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Course name
Quantitative Methods
Course code
MATH4048
Units
6

Complete 54 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Computer Systems
Course code
COMP2000
Units
6
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Course name
Language Models, Translation and Execution
Course code
COMP2001
Units
6
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Operating Systems
Course code
COMP2002
Units
6
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Course name
Theory of Computation and Formal Verification
Course code
COMP2003
Units
6
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Course name
Programming Paradigms
Course code
COMP2015
Units
6
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Course name
Ethical and Legal Challenges in Technology
Course code
COMP2022
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms
Course code
COMP3008
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Programming Language Concepts
Course code
COMP3009
Units
6
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Course name
Discrete Mathematics
Course code
MATH1006
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 12 to 24 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Intensive Computing Project
Course code
COMP3900
Units
12
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Course name
ICT Internship 1
Course code
COMP4901
Units
6
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Course name
ICT Internship 2
Course code
COMP4902
Units
12
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Course name
ICT Internship 3
Course code
COMP4903
Units
18
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Course name
ICT Internship 4
Course code
COMP4904
Units
24

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 0 to 12 units comprising:

  • 0 to 12 units from University-wide electives

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

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