Bachelor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)*

CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB UAC CRICOS STARTS IN

SWS Sydney 3yrs 75^ 26 754120 012088K Session 1 (February) Session 2 (July)

^ This rank is the minimum ATAR - SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.

* Course subject to final approval.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims to develop THIS DEGREE Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and computer software and hardware to enable practical approaches to computation and its applications. machines to learn from experience, adapt to They design methods and tools, and write programs for new information, and undertake tasks that computer applications. These applications can be in areas such as computer systems to control machinery, information require human-like thinking. management and big data, applications for mobile devices, The most common examples of AI today - from computer stock market trend analysis, game design, visualisation of chess programs to driverless vehicles - are based on deep chemical reactions, neural network design, computational learning, natural language processing and computer vision. geometry for robot navigation, patient monitoring in With these technologies, computers can be trained for hospitals, and much more. very specific tasks by processing large amounts of data, recognising data patterns and performing automated WHAT YOU WILL STUDY reasoning. In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our computer science, IT and information systems AI is being integrated into major technological systems degrees. From second year you will study subjects in the globally including healthcare, legal and financial services, foundation of AI, modern AI, augmented and virtual reality, manufacturing, education, mining, transport, agriculture, machine learning and/or computer vision. During this degree, and across all industries where automation and robotics can you will learn how to apply your AI knowledge to the real- enhance production and improve safety. world with a team-based capstone project in your third year. These developments are creating a demand for highly skilled AI specialists, and will create a workforce capable ACCREDITATION of developing and maintaining complex systems and The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the applications. Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the ‘Professional’ level.

For more information visit uow.info/ict-artintel Why choose this course

LEARN FROM THE BEST UOW academics specialise in the entire breadth of the sciences underpinning the IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies within the ICT industry. We have one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems.

Our academics and researchers work closely with industry partners to ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments.

GET HANDS ON You will complete real-world projects, while interacting and learning from industry professionals to ensure your career-readiness upon graduation. Your final year culminates in a team project that will be showcased at the annual Trade Show. There are also opportunities to complete work experience and study at our partner institutions overseas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Assumed Knowledge: Any 2 units of English.

Recommended Studies: HSC Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Standard 2.

CAREERS UOW is committed to – AI Engineer – Computer Science & AI Researcher supporting females to – Data Mining & Analysis – Data Scientist study ICT through special – Machine Learning Engineer – Research Scientist initiatives such as the – Software Engineer Women in Engineering Scholarship, Do Your Thing Scholarship and Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship. You’’ll also BELONG TO ONE OF THE BEST receive strong support 1st in NSW Top 200 from the Women in STEM In the 2020 Good UOW ranked among the Universities Guide, UOW top 200 universities in Student Society. ranked number 1 in NSW the world for Computer for graduates in full- Science & Information time employment (85%) Systems in the 2020 in the Computer and QS World University Information Systems. Rankings by subject.

Key dates Learn more UOW Early Admission Apps open 20 Jul - 14 Aug uow.info/ict-artintel UOW Virtual Open Day 8 Aug UAC Early Bird Applications Close 30 Sep UAC December Round 2 offers close 17 Dec

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