Overview

From intelligent drones to virtual reality apps, cybersecurity to the Internet of Things, you will learn the design principles and programming skills to build the systems behind emerging information technologies with University of Sydney's accredited and flexible Advanced Computing program.

Career paths

Graduates of this course can be found in a range of careers and roles such as:

Big Data analyst
Computer programmer
Computer system administrator
Consultant
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Cybersecurity analyst
Entrepreneur
Information communications
Research and development
Software architect
Software project manager
Systems analyst
Web developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics for Computation
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity
Data Structures & Algorithms
Data Analytics: Learning from Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 57 other Bachelors in Software Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 093855E
A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
Mathematics prerequisite
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60600 AUD / year

≈ 60600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8943 AUD / year

≈ 8943 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students: this is last years tuition, this year tuition is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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