Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Human-Centred Computing

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Mode
On campus
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Duration
3 year(s) full-time
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Program code
BCOMP
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Full time or part time
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Indicative annual fees
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Assumed knowledge
None
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Entry scores
2025 CUT-OFFS Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based):80 Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based):A,A,B

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

Additional Enrolment Information – FAQs | Adelaide University

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.

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.

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
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Problem Solving and Programming
Course code
COMP1002
Units
6
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Structured Data
Course code
COMP1003
Units
6
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Object-Oriented Programming
Course code
COMP1005
Units
6
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Computing Innovations in the Modern World
Course code
COMP1015
Units
6
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Data Structures and Algorithms
Course code
COMP2017
Units
6
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Software Development Practice
Course code
COMP2021
Units
6
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Information Technology Systems
Course code
INFO1012
Units
6
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System Requirements
Course code
INFO1013
Units
6
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Security Foundations
Course code
INFO1016
Units
6
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Professional Communication and Teamwork
Course code
INFO2032
Units
6
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Foundations in Mathematics
Course code
MATH1000
Units
6

Complete 54 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition
Course code
PSYC1001
Units
6
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Accessible, Inclusive and Ethical Design
Course code
COMP2014
Units
6
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Human-Computer Interaction
Course code
COMP2023
Units
6
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Interactive Systems Design
Course code
COMP2024
Units
6
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Statistics for Human Factors
Course code
STAT2006
Units
6
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Agile Development and User Experience
Course code
INFO2006
Units
6
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Advanced HCI
Course code
COMP3012
Units
6
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Immersive Technologies
Course code
COMP3013
Units
6
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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
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ICT Capstone Project 1
Course code
INFO3901
Units
6
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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

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