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Explore Computer Science & Information Technology degrees

Computer science and information technology underpin the way we work, learn, interact and behave in today’s world. Every industry, from creative and finance, to healthcare, agriculture and transport is transforming and creating demand for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) talent.

Gain these sought-after skills that will help you thrive in tomorrow’s economy and build our digital future.

UOW College provides pathways to computer science and information technology degrees at UOW. By completing a Diploma of Information Technology at UOW College, there is an opportunity to gain entry into the second year of various computer science and information technology degrees at the University of Wollongong. 

Alternatively, UOW College also offers the University Preparation Program to help you enter your first year of study at UOW.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

At UOW, you'll develop real-world practical skills and content, not just theory. The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked employers’ overall satisfaction with UOW graduates at 89.6%, placing UOW 1st among NSW universities.

When you're ready to build, develop, explore and design the digital technologies of the future, here is just a sample of careers you can pursue:

  • Analyst 
  • Animator 
  • Augmented or virtual reality designer 
  • Computer or software engineer 
  • Cyber security specialist 
  • Electronics engineer 
  • Game or app developer 
  • IT consultant 
  • Malware analyst 
  • Network architect or engineer 
  • Programmer 
  • Quantum computing professional 
  • Risk manager 
  • Security code auditor 
  • Security engineer 
  • User interface designer 
  • Web designer or developer

WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY DEGREE?

Study close to home

UOW has eight Australian campuses located across Wollongong, Sydney, and regional centres of the NSW South Coast and Highlands. If you're looking to study close to home, take a look at the UOW campuses which offer Computer Science and Information Technology degrees.

Campuses offering Computer Sciences and Information Technology

 

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Develop the specialist skills that employers want:

  • Common first year: Our Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Business Information Systems offer common first-year subjects, giving you the chance to try all study areas before choosing your major in your second year.
  • 7 majors: Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, Cyber Security, Digital Systems Security, Game & Mobile Development, Network Design & Management, Software Engineering, Web Design & Development.
  • Choose more than one: The undergraduate program allows you to specialise in a particular field, or combine complementary specialisations in a double degree.

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Prepare to launch your career:

  • Real experience: Bachelor of Information Technology students complete an eight-week industry placement, gaining valuable real-world skills.
  • Connect: Become part of iAccelerate, UOW's unique business accelerator program where startups, scale-ups, social enterprises, and intrapreneurs thrive.
  • Partner: Benefit from strong connections with start-up incubators which can help fund business ideas to action.
  • Immerse yourself: You'll study in the home of ground-breaking ICT research.

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A degree from UOW opens doors:

  • Be industry ready: All UOW ICT degrees are regularly reviewed by industry to reflect the needs of the ICT workforce.
  • Get noticed: Work on real industry-sponsored projects, and showcase your work at the faculty's annual Trade Show.
  • Be rewarded: UOW works closely with a number of organisations such as Westpac, ASD and Tibra who offer generous scholarships with work-integrated learning components to our ICT students.
  • Travel and study: Seize the opportunity to visit our partner programs in Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia, or take a semester exchange at one of 250 universities in 45 countries.

 

Earn a recognised qualification:

  • Undergraduate accreditation: The UOW Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Technology, and Bachelor of Business Information Systems are accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the Professional Level.
  • Postgraduate accreditation:  The UOW Master of Computer Science, Master of Health Informatics and Master of Information Technology are accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the Professional Level. The Master of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Advanced was the first degree in Australia to be awarded Advanced Professional Accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.
  • International recognition: The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has global reciprocal agreements, recognising your UOW degree internationally.

Graduation

 

Become part of UOW's active ICT community:

  • Hands-on learning: You'll have access and opportunity to attend industry workshops, and work on industry-sponsored projects.
  • Learn from the best:  Learn from world-renowned academics who are experts in their field, and engage with guest industry lecturers throughout your degree.
  • Strong support for women: The Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Student Society actively supports females studying STEM at UOW.

 

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Student experience

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Study abroad and exchange
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Moving to Wollongong

Meet Hussain

Technology is a growing industry and will play a big role in our lives and the future. I’ve enjoyed practical learning, like coding and group projects that help prepare me for when I get a job. Hussain Bachelor of Computer Science