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Computer science encompasses everything from the design of hardware to the development of algorithms and programming languages.
Gain technical skills in programming to create or optimise programs, systems or applications that are used across multiple devices.
Programming skills are essential for information management, data analysis, predictive modelling, cyber security, artificial intelligence, gaming, e-commerce and communications.
These transferable skills apply to many industries, including health, science, technology, business and government.
You’ll be equipped for roles such as a web, gaming or app developer, software engineer, information security specialist, data analyst or computer systems expert.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Software engineer
- Senior developer
- Algorithm specialist
- Data scientist
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Social and Mobile Computing
- Visualization, Computer Graphics and Data Analysis
- Pattern Recognition and Analysis
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