Bachelor of Science major in Computer Science

Computer technology, it seems, is everywhere in today’s world. It has become an ever-growing part of human life, affecting many aspects of a person’s day. Computer scientists have an impact on how our society advances by developing and maintaining these systems: whether it be for our home, work, learning or entertainment environments.

We’ll cover:
• How information is stored in computers (data structures and management)
• How computers are told what to do (algorithms and programming languages)
• How systems work (computer architecture and system software)
• How computers are connected (data communications, networks and hypermedia)
• Some ways in which computers can be used (applications)
• What computers can do, and their limitations (computability and complexity theory)

If you’re interested in a relevant and dynamic field of study, and working in an industry where there is a real demand for expertise, then Computer Science is for you.

BSc - Bachelor of Science

Computer Science graduates pursue rewarding careers in an ever-widening variety of industries and roles. Here’s a selection:
• Business analyst
• Front end developer
• Information architect
• Network engineer
• Programmer
• UX developer
• Web and webscripting developer

Complete 135 points comprising:

45 points for all Stage I Courses, and
45 points for all Stage II Courses, and
45 points from Stage III Courses

Stage I Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

COMPSCI 110 - Introduction to Computer Systems (15 points)

COMPSCI 120 - Mathematics for Computer Science (15 points)

COMPSCI 130 - Introduction to Software Fundamentals (15 points)

Stage II Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

COMPSCI 210 - Computer Organisation (15 points)

COMPSCI 220 - Algorithms and Data Structures (15 points)

COMPSCI 230 - Object Oriented Software Development (15 points)

Stage III Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

COMPSCI 313 - Computer Architecture (15 points)

COMPSCI 315 - Data Communications Technologies (15 points)

COMPSCI 316 - Cyber Security (15 points)

COMPSCI 320 - Applied Algorithmics (15 points)

COMPSCI 331 - Large-Scale Software Development (15 points)

COMPSCI 335 - Web Programming and Distributed Services (15 points)

COMPSCI 340 - Operating Systems (15 points)

COMPSCI 345 - Human-computer Interaction (15 points)

COMPSCI 350 - Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (15 points)

COMPSCI 351 - Fundamentals of Database Systems (15 points)

COMPSCI 361 - Machine Learning (15 points)

COMPSCI 367 - Artificial Intelligence (15 points)

COMPSCI 369 - Computational Methods in Interdisciplinary Science (15 points)

COMPSCI 373 - Computer Graphics and Image Processing (15 points)

*To take COMPSCI 130 directly you need to have Achievement Standard NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies and Programming: 91906 Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program, or 91637 Develop a complex computer program for a specified task. Otherwise you will enrol into COMPSCI 101 first.

BSc requires 360 points (24 x 15-point courses). Each box represents one 15 point course. It is the student’s responsibility to check that the final programme complies with University Calendar Regulations.

Sample Structure only - actual enrolment subject to timetable and course availability.

Year 1

Semester One

COMPSCI 110

Introduction to Computer Systems

Stage I Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

COMPSCI 120

Mathematics for Computer Science

Stage I Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

COMPSCI 101 - Principles of Programming

(recommended)

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Any Stage Science Course from Other Science Courses -

BSc - Bachelor of Science

15 Points

Semester One or Two

ACADINT A01 - Academic Integrity Course

0 Points

The Academic Integrity Module must be completed in your first Semester of study.

Semester Two

COMPSCI 130

Introduction to Software Fundamentals

Stage I Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two*

Any Stage Science Course from Other Science Courses -

BSc - Bachelor of Science

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Any Stage Science Course from Other Science Courses -

BSc - Bachelor of Science

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Any Stage Course

15 Points

Up to 30 points may be taken from any Faculty

Semester One or Two

Year 2

Semester One

COMPSCI 210

Computer Organisation

Stage II Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

COMPSCI 220

Algorithms and Data Structures

Stage II Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

COMPSCI 230

Object Oriented Software Development

Stage II Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Stage II/III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Semester Two

Stage II/III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Stage II/III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Stage II/III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Stage II/III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

Year 3

Semester One

COMPSCI 3xx Stage III Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two

15 points from COMPSCI 300-379

COMPSCI 3xx Stage III Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two
15 points from COMPSCI 300-379

Stage III Science Course

15 Points

Semester One or Two

General Education

15 Points

from Open Schedule or Schedule Five
Semester One or Semester Two

Semester Two

COMPSCI 3xx Stage III Courses

15 Points

Semester One or Two
15points from COMPSCI 300-379

COMPSCI 399 - Capstone: Computer Science

15 Points

Semester One or Two
COMPSCI 399 is to be completed in the final Semester of Study

General Education

15 Points

from Open Schedule or Schedule Five
Semester One or Semester Two

Any Stage Course

15 Points

Up to 30 points may be taken from any Faculty
Semester One or Two

Plan - Major - V5
Bachelor of Science major in Computer Science - V1.2 - Effective From: Summer Semester 2024 (Published: 2025-05-01)

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