Course summary
The Bachelor of Applied Computing is an articulated course which is specifically designed for students wishing to upgrade their TAFE Diploma qualifications to Bachelor level via university studies. To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Computing, applicants must hold an approved NSW TAFE or Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
Students holding a TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or Advanced Diploma will receive the equivalent of 12 units (144 credit points) of the 24-unit Bachelor degree as credit – leaving them with only 12 units (144 credit points) to complete at university. These 12 units can be completed in 18 months of fulltime study or equivalent part-time study.
Students holding a TAFE Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (Systems Development) with Distinction will receive the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) of the 24-unit Bachelor degree as credit – leaving them with only eight units (96 credit points) to complete at university. These eight units can be completed in 12 months of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
The degree builds on and enhances the practical skills gained during TAFE studies, providing graduates with greater avenues for employment and career advancement.
The University also offers the mentoring program Women in Technology to provide dedicated support for women entering this specialised area.
The Bachelor of Applied Computing is an articulated course which is specifically designed for students wishing to upgrade their TAFE Diploma qualifications to Bachelor level via university studies. To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Computing, applicants must hold an approved NSW TAFE or Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or equivalent qualification.
Students holding a TAFE Diploma of Information Technology or Advanced Diploma will receive the equivalent of 12 units (144 credit points) of the 24-unit Bachelor degree as credit – leaving them with only 12 units (144 credit points) to complete at university. These 12 units can be completed in 18 months of fulltime study or equivalent part-time study.
Students holding a TAFE Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (Systems Development) with Distinction will receive the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) of the 24-unit Bachelor degree as credit – leaving them with only eight units (96 credit points) to complete at university. These eight units can be completed in 12 months of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
The degree builds on and enhances the practical skills gained during TAFE studies, providing graduates with greater avenues for employment and career advancement.
The University also offers the mentoring program Women in Technology to provide dedicated support for women entering this specialised area.
This course does not have majors. Students will study units in applications development, database systems, digital media, programming, systems analysis and design and web development.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Develop and create effective solutions to straight forward problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a straight forward issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion / decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
| Ethical practice | Describe and apply a recognised ethical framework to analyse behaviour in a discipline or workplace/organisation. Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and well-developed responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply in-depth discipline specific knowledge and skills with a global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding and application of research, analytical and technical skills in a broad business discipline. |
| Lifelong learning | Incorporated in Intellectual rigour. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver well developed discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business and public context. Prepare and deliver well developed and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and identify a broad range of leadership practices in the management of people and self. Demonstrate the ability to effectively participate in and reflect upon self and team activities in general business situations. |
| Cultural competence | Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline. |
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Course overview
Course code
3002116
Course abbreviation
BAppComp
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | $16,560 ($2,070 per unit) | 053728K |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $16,560 ($2,070 per unit) | 053728K |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Applied Computing, a candidate shall successfully complete:
- Nine (9) units from Part A and three (3) units from Part D and have completed a diploma or hold an equivalent qualification as specified in the Admission requirement (a); OR
- Five (5) units from Part B and three (3) units from Part D and have completed a diploma or hold an equivalent qualification as specified in the Admission requirement (b); OR
- Five (5) units from Part C and three (3) units from Part D and have completed a diploma or hold an equivalent qualification as specified in the Admission requirement (c).
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| ACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
| CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Intermediate | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
| ISY10058 - Electronic Commerce Systems | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Introductory | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| ACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
| ISY10056 - Intelligent Decision Systems | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10216 - Object Oriented GUI Development | Advanced | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ISY00246 - Client/Server Systems | Advanced | ||
| ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
| ISY10058 - Electronic Commerce Systems | Intermediate | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC00235 - Applications Development | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| CSC00228 - Database Systems I | Intermediate | ||
| ISY10209 - Web Development I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ISY10221 - Computing Project I: Analysis and Design | Advanced | ||
| ISY00245 - Principles of Programming | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Introductory | ||
| ISY10212 - Contemporary Issues in Multimedia and Information Technology | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session1 | |||
| ACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| ISY10222 - Computing Project II: Development and Implementation | Advanced | ||
| ISY10056 - Intelligent Decision Systems | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | Students must choose one of these units for professional accreditation status from the Australian Computer Society. |