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Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Computer Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Computer Science

Abbreviation:

BCA-BCompSc

UOW Course Code:

844

CRICOS Code:

031166K

My University:

Creative Arts, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Theatre, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Acting, Drawing, Fine Arts, Painting, Performance, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Textiles, Fibres, Computer Science, Digital Systems Security, Enterprise Systems Development, Multimedia Development, Game Development, Software Engineering

Duration:

Minimum 4.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

Minimum 216

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 751503

ATAR:

 75

Additional Information:

Course Finder


course description

There is a growing market for IT professionals who work in computer graphics, computer animation, computer games and new media. UOW's Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science double degree is designed for students who are interested in developing artistic works using computer software.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from Course Finder.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points (cp) comprised of the following:

  1. 18 credit points comprising the core BCA subjects:
  • CACS101 Contemporary Creative Practice
  • CACS102 Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice
  • CACS301 Professional Practice

 

  1. A major study in one of the following disciplines:

 

  1. 6 credit points of 300-level BCA theory subjects

 

  1. A major sequence in the Bachelor of Computer Science as prescribed by that Faculty

 

  1. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216

 

Students must consult academic advisors in all relevant faculties concerning the selection of appropriate subjects.

Note: No more than 90 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science degree. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science.

Minors

Students can also take a minor study as part of their degree program. Subjects taken as part of a minor study cannot be cross counted into any other minor or major study. Students are reminded that to have a minor study recorded they must declare their minor study by submitting an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Honours

Students who complete the double degree with the required academic standard in the relevant major are eligible to apply for either Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours).

Other Information

For information on double degrees please see the Standard on Courses.  The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 5 March, 2014