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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 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:
- 18 credit points comprising the core BCA subjects:
- CACS101 Contemporary Creative Practice
- CACS102 Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice
- CACS301 Professional Practice
- A major study in one of the following disciplines:
- Creative Writing (72 credit points)
- Graphic Design (72 credit points)
- Music (72 credit points)
- Photography (84 credit points)
- Theatre (72 credit points)
- Visual Arts (72 credit points)
- Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)
- 6 credit points of 300-level BCA theory subjects
- A major sequence in the Bachelor of Computer Science as prescribed by that Faculty
- 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