Bachelor of Computing -- South Africa

• General information
• Entrance requirements
• Course structure
  • First year
  • Second year
  • Third year
• Fee structure

General information

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The Bachelor of Computing is designed to produce graduates who satisfy the computing needs of industry, government and commerce, and who can expect employment in the fields of applications programming, systems programming, systems analysis, project management, database design and management, data communications, and a range of specialised positions. Students develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of software development, computer technology and information systems. The degree can be completed in three years of full-time study over six semesters, with an average of 16 hours per week class contact. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for professional-level membership.

Entrance requirements

Applicants wishing to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Computing must have a minimum GCE A-level score of 18 or a minimum IB score of 25, and have sucessfully completed the prerequisite subjects English Year 12 equivalent and Mathematics Year 11 equivalent.

Course structure

The pass degree consists of both compulsory and elective subjects, to a total of 144 points. There must be a minimum of 36 points at each year level, and a maximum of 60 points of first-year-level subjects. In first year, the Bachelor of Computing consists of six compulsory subjects in the areas of computer technology, computer programming and information systems. In second year, there are five further compulsory subjects in these areas. In third year, all students complete an industrial project subject over two semesters. In addition to these core compulsory subjects, students must choose at least three approved information technology electives, plus eight other electives which may be information technology electives or which may be chosen from some other discipline area.

First year

• CSE1200 Computer systems (6 points)
• CSE1201 Computer organisation (6 points)
• CSE1202 Programming 1 with Java (6 points)
• CSE1203 Programming 2 with Java (6 points)
• CSE1204 Information systems 1 (6 points)
• CSE1205 Information systems 2 (6 points)
• Elective studies (12 points)

Second year

• CSE2132 Database systems (6 points)
• CSE2318 Data communications and networks (6 points)
• CSE2200 Systems design and implementation (6 points)
• CSE2201 Software engineering practice (6 points)
• CSE2203 Information technology project management (6 points)
• Approved IT elective (6 points)
• Elective studies (12 points)

Third year

• CSE3200 Industrial experience project (12 points)
• Approved IT electives (12 points)
• Elective studies (24 points)

Fee structure

This course is full-fee-paying. In 2001, the fee is R32,000 per full-time year.

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