Bachelor Programme
Advanced Computing
Sydney's Bachelor of Advanced Computing teaches the design principles and programming skills behind modern IT systems, from cybersecurity and data platforms to connected devices and apps. Core computing units are combined with a major in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Development or Computational Data Science, and students can add a second major or minor from the University's shared pool of more than 100 options. Students who meet the academic requirements can complete honours in the final year. The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the conditional professional level until the end of 2026, with re-accreditation for 2027 under review. Domestic students apply through UAC (code 513500); international students apply directly to the University.
University
University of Sydney
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Computer Science
Duration
4 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington
Degree
Bachelor of Advanced Computing (BAdvComp)
Intake
February (Semester 1), August (Semester 2)
Application Deadline
International applicants (direct to the University): 1 December 2026 for Semester 1 (February 2027) or 29 May 2027 for Semester 2 (August 2027); applications may close earlier once places fill. Students currently completing an Australian Year 12 (in or outside Australia) or an IB Diploma in Australia apply through UAC instead (UAC's final closing date for Semester 1 2027 courses is 5 February 2027; apply by 26 November 2026 for the main 23 December offer round). Domestic applicants apply through UAC.
Tuition Information
2027 indicative Year 1 tuition: A$63,600 for international students (full-time, 48 credit points). The 2027 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) student contribution for domestic students is not yet published on the course page; the 2026 indicative CSP amount was A$8,943. Fees are reviewed and rise each year of study.
Admission Requirements
- Indicative 2027 entry score (not guaranteed): ATAR 90.0 for international applicants; domestic selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) 90.0
- IB Diploma (international applicants): 34 points; domestic IB applicants are assessed using UAC's IB conversion
- GCE A levels: aggregate of 15 from three A2 subjects or 16 from four (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1; AS subjects not counted)
- Prerequisite: HSC Mathematics Advanced at Band 4 or an equivalent result (the University lists pathway options for applicants who don't meet it)
- Assumed knowledge (not a formal requirement): HSC Mathematics Extension 1
- English language (where required): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each band; TOEFL iBT 85 overall including 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing; or PTE Academic 64 overall and 60 in each band
- Other Australian and overseas qualifications (including SAT/ACT, AP and national school-leaving certificates) are listed with their entry scores on the course page