Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

  Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

• completed 200 credits of subjects;
• achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
• achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
• obtained a competitive ATAR.

  * For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

PRE-REQUISITES:

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies Or SACE Stage 2 Math Methods

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled the prerequisite requirements in addition to one of the following:

• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
• Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• Qualified for Special Entry; or
• Completed University Foundation program

OR

have fulfilled the prerequisite requirements and completed one of the following professional courses:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
• Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
• Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

Refer to Entry Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English. Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Nepal HSEB	80
HKDSE	22
Bangladesh HSC	5
Canada High School (OSSD)	85
Eynesbury FSP	410
German Abitur	1.7
India (best 4)	80
Kenya KCSE (average)	A
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	12
Malaysia UEC	22
Norway GPA	4.5
Pakistan HSSC	90
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	11
Sweden GPA	18
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	12
USA SAT (2400)	1940
Vietnam	9.5
Australia	90
IB (best 6)	33