BCS
Bachelor of Computer Science
BCS focuses on computing concepts, software and problem-solving. It can help students investigate how algorithms, data and digital systems are designed and evaluated.
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Course overview
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BCS focuses on computing concepts, software and problem-solving. It can help students investigate how algorithms, data and digital systems are designed and evaluated.
What students typically study
- Programming foundations
- Algorithms and data structures
- Databases and computer systems
- Software design and computing theory
Skills to explore
- Computational thinking
- Programming
- Logical problem-solving
- Data modelling
- Technical communication
Possible career areas
- Software development
- Data and analytics
- Quality engineering
- Cloud and systems
- Technology research
Possible higher-study pathways
- MCA
- Computer science postgraduate study
- Data or AI specialisation
- Research in computing
Example projects students can build
Small projects can help you test which parts of the subject hold your interest.
A searchable data explorer
An algorithm visualiser
A small software testing toolkit
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