UWA Handbook 2025

Note: This course is only available to re-enrolling students.

Applicability of the general provisions

11.1.46.1 The general provisions in 11.1.1 apply to the course.

Course structure

11.1.46.2 The combined course for the degrees of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science consists of units to a total value of 216 points comprising a Bachelor of Commerce component to the value of 108 points and a Bachelor of Computer Science component to the value of 108 points.

Bachelor of Commerce component

11.1.46.3 The Bachelor of Commerce component consists of units to a total value of 108 points comprising—

(a) Level 1 units to the value of 18 to 36 points which must include—

(i) the following units:

and

(ii) for students who do not have a minimum scaled score of 50 per cent in WACE Mathematics 3A/3B, WACE Mathematics 3C/3D, TEE Applicable Mathematics, TEE Calculus, or equivalent, and who have not completed MATH1701 Introductory Mathematics Foundations (replacing MATH1050 Introductory Calculus) in the Bachelor of Computer Science component—

and

(b) Level 2 and 3 units to make up the remaining number of points required for the component (72 to 90 points) chosen from Table 4.2.2u (Level 2 and 3 units offered by the Faculty) in the UWA Business School Rules, or from other Level 2 and 3 units offered within the University, which must include the requirements of at least one of the majors set out in UWA Business School Rules 4.2.4.10 to 4.2.4.21A.

Bachelor of Computer Science component

11.1.46.4(1) The Bachelor of Computer Science component consists of units to a total value of 108 points comprising—

(a) all units in Table 6.2.5a (Bachelor of Computer Science core units) in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules—36 points

and

(b) two units from Table 6.2.5b (Bachelor of Computer Science Level 2 options)—12 points

and

(c) the requirements for completion of one of the following majors:

(i) Systems (MJ-SYSTM) comprising the remaining units from Table 6.2.3d (Systems major core units) in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules—24 points

or

(ii) Web Technologies (MJ-TCHWB) comprising the remaining units from Table 6.2.3e (Web Technologies major core units) in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules—18 points

or

(iii) Computation (MJ-COMPT) comprising the remaining units from Table 6.2.3g (Computation major core units) in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules 24 points

and

(d) subject to (2), units to make up the remaining points required for the component which may comprise one or more of the following:

(i) a second major from (c);

(ii) a major chosen from those available within the University;

(iii) units chosen from those available within the University;

and

(e) practical experience through a professional practicum as set out in Rule 6.2.5.4 in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules (CITS3010 Professional Practicum¹).²

(2) Rule 6.2.5.3(4) in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Rules applies to the majors chosen under (1)(d)(i).

(3) Students who do not have a minimum scaled score of 50 per cent in WACE Mathematics 3A/3B or TEE Applicable Mathematics or TEE Calculus, or equivalent, and who do not complete ECON1111 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics in the Bachelor of Commerce component must include MATH1701 Introductory Mathematics Foundations (replacing MATH1050 Introductory Calculus) in the chosen units.

¹ Students do not enrol in the Professional Practicum units. Upon successful completion, the appropriate unit will be added to their enrolment and the result released together with the other enrolled units for the semester.

² Refer to unit description and to the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics website at https://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/page/32392.