Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc COMP) or Electronic and Computer Systems (BSc ELCO)

The Bachelor of Science is a three year degree with a flexible choice of courses. The rules for the BSc give students great flexibility in designing their degree programme, particularly when taking double majors. You must satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject of the BSc, but it is possible to complete two (or more) majors, and one of the majors may be from outside the Science faculty. The degree consists of 360 points, of which at least 210 points must be above 100-level and at least 75 points at 300-level. The full details of the requirements of the degree are given on the following page.

The Computer Science major will require 60 points at 200-level and 60 points at 300-level of courses from Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Network Engineering, along with 45 points of mathematical courses.

The Electronic and Computer Systems major will require 45 points at 200-level and 60 points at 300- level of relevant courses from Physics, Electronics and Computer Systems, and a 200-level calculus course.

Note: students who started a BSc before 2009 will be able to complete their degree under the old regulations. In some cases, it may be possible to complete under the new regulations.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for either the BSc (COMP) or BSc (ELCO). For the BSc (COMP) you will, ideally, have 16 credits of NCEA level-3 Mathematics. For the BSc (ELCO) you will, ideally, also have 16 credits of NCEA level-3 Mathematics including 14 credits of NCEA level-3 Calculus and 14 credits of NCEA level-3 Physics. If you do not have enough credits, you may take one or more bridging courses.

Other programmes

The Conjoint BCA/BSc programme allows students to complete a BCA and BSc concurrently in four- and-a-half years. This is an excellent option for students wanting to combine expertise in science with an understanding of the commercial environment. Particularly relevant majors in the BCA include Information Systems, Electronic Commerce, and Management.

The Computer Science major for the Graduate Diploma in Science (GDipSc) enable a graduate with a degree in another subject to gain another qualification in computer science (or another science discipline) with the equivalent of one year of study. The graduate diploma consists of 200- and 300- level courses.

Requirements for the BSc in Computer Science

The requirements for the Computer Science major of the BSc are:

• COMP 102, COMP 103, MATH 161; one of MATH 177, STAT 193 or QUAN 102
• 60 points from 200-level COMP, NWEN or SWEN courses
• 60 points from 300-level COMP, NWEN, or SWEN courses
• A further 15 points from MATH (except 132), STAT, or OPRE or SWEN 224

To complete the BSc you would require:

• 15 further points of 300-level Science courses (these may include COMP, SWEN, or NWEN courses)
• 150 further points, including enough courses above 100-level and enough Science courses to make a total of at least 210 points above 100-level and at least 270 points of science

Requirements for the BSc in Electronic and Computer Systems

The BSc in Electronic and Computer Systems is a three-year qualification intended for students with strong interests in Electronics and Computer Systems. The requirements for the major in Electronic and Computer Systems are:

• MATH 142, 151, PHYS 114, 115
• COMP 102; 15 points from (ECEN 220, MATH 243, 244); 45 points from (ECEN 201-219, PHYS 217, 234, 235, TECH 203)
• 60 points from (ECEN 301-399, PHYS 340, 341)

BSc Requirements

Since 2009, Victoria University has been offering a more flexible BSc degree with clearer pathways to degree completion.

Main features

• All 100-level science courses are 15 points; all 200 and 300 level science courses will be 15 or 20 points (all courses in Engineering and Computer Science will be 15 points); all field courses taught outside normal teaching time will be 10 points.
• A second major from outside of science is allowed: you will therefore be able to complete a BSc with a first major in science and a second major from any other degree, for example a foreign language or a commerce subject.
• Majors within science will have a consistent size which will allow double majors in science to be achieved within three years (subject to timetable constraints).
• A minor in a subject may be obtained by completing at least 60 points at 200-level and above from the appropriate major requirements.

The BSc degree requires 270 science points except when a major from outside of science is included in a programme of study in which case at least 210 science points will be required.

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