Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil 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.
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
Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.
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Degree Structure: Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Human-Centred Computing
Program code: BCOMP
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for all Core courses, and
- Either:
- 54 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 54 units for all Discipline courses, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 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.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
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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 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for all Core courses, and
- Either:
- 54 units for one Major from Majors, or
- 54 units for all Discipline courses, and
- 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming
|
Course code
COMP1002
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Structured Data
|
Course code
COMP1003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Object-Oriented Programming
|
Course code
COMP1005
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Computing Innovations in the Modern World
|
Course code
COMP1015
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Data Structures and Algorithms
|
Course code
COMP2017
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Software Development Practice
|
Course code
COMP2021
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
INFO1012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
System Requirements
|
Course code
INFO1013
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Security Foundations
|
Course code
INFO1016
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Professional Communication and Teamwork
|
Course code
INFO2032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Mathematics
|
Course code
MATH1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Complete 54 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition
|
Course code
PSYC1001
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Accessible, Inclusive and Ethical Design
|
Course code
COMP2014
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Human-Computer Interaction
|
Course code
COMP2023
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Interactive Systems Design
|
Course code
COMP2024
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Statistics for Human Factors
|
Course code
STAT2006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Agile Development and User Experience
|
Course code
INFO2006
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Advanced HCI
|
Course code
COMP3012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Immersive Technologies
|
Course code
COMP3013
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Human-Centred AI
|
Course code
COMP2013
|
Units
6
|
|
Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
INFO3901
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
ICT Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
INFO3902
|
Units
6
|
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from University-wide electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options