Bachelor Programme
Computer Science
UNSW's Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), taught by the School of Computer Science and Engineering, covers how computer systems are designed, built and used, from algorithms, data structures and programming languages to operating systems, compilers, networks and hardware. Students can stay general or take a major in Artificial Intelligence, Security Engineering, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Embedded Systems or Programming Languages,. The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. UNSW moves from its three-term calendar to a flex-semester calendar in 2028, so degrees started in 2026 or 2027 will span both calendars and their length may vary. Domestic students apply through UAC (code 425800); international students apply directly to UNSW (program code 3778).
University
University of New South Wales
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Computer Science
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Kensington
Degree
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Intake
Term 1 (February), Term 2 (May), Term 3 (September)
Application Deadline
International applicants apply directly to UNSW. Applicants from countries outside UNSW's International Student Award (ISA) list are assessed in offer rounds; for Term 1 2027 the completed-application deadlines were 14 May, 16 July, 20 August and 24 September 2026 (final round), with later applications considered for additional offers while places remain. Applicants from ISA-eligible countries receive offers weekly. Students completing an Australian Year 12 or the NZ NCEA Level 3 apply through UAC instead (UAC's final closing date for Term 1 2027 courses is 5 February 2027). Domestic applicants apply through UAC (apply by 26 November 2026 for the main 23 December offer round).
Tuition Information
UNSW has not yet published 2027 fees for this degree; the 2026 indicative first-year fees on the degree page are A$61,000 for international students and A$8,500 for a domestic Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) student contribution. UNSW charges by the courses taken (per unit of credit), and fees are reviewed and usually rise each year.
Admission Requirements
- International applicants (2027 entry guide): international ATAR 88, GCE A level aggregate 12 (all A level subjects scored A*=6 down to E=1; at least two A2 subjects required) or IB Diploma 34; UNSW notes the ATAR and A level figures use different rubrics and are a guide only
- Domestic applicants: 2026 lowest selection rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) 93; the degree page's 2026 indicators are A level aggregate (best four A2 subjects) 15 and IB Diploma 37
- International Admissions Diversity Pathway: applicants from UNSW's International Student Award (ISA) eligible countries who apply directly receive an automatic 5 points on their international ATAR (minimum international ATAR of 75 required)
- Assumed knowledge (not a formal prerequisite): HSC Mathematics Extension 1
- English language (where required): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in listening, 6.0 in reading, 6.0 in writing and 6.0 in speaking); TOEFL iBT 90 overall (minimum 22 in reading, 22 in listening, 22 in speaking and 23 in writing); or PTE Academic 64 overall (minimum 54 in listening, 54 in reading, 54 in speaking and 54 in writing)
- Other overseas qualifications (SAT/ACT, AP, Gaokao, HKDSE, national school-leaving certificates and more) have their own minimums in UNSW's 2027 international undergraduate entry table