Bachelor
Study computer and information sciences with us and prepare yourself for careers spanning everything from telecommunications to education, and healthcare to finance.
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Your major is the subject area you want to specialise in. It makes up one third of your degree, and usually consists of eight courses related to your chosen subject.
Choose one of these majors as part of the Bachelor of Computer and Information SciencesAdd a second majorIf you want to include a second major, you can choose another subject from the list above or view more options from different AUT degrees
You can build your degree in a way that suits you and your interests, and include subjects from outside of computing as part of your studies.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences you need to complete:
Core courses (120 points)These are courses all students in this degree need to take. These courses cover foundation knowledge in computing and IT, and help you decide which subject to focus on later in your studies. One of the core courses is the research and development project you complete in your third year.
Your chosen major (120 points)Your major is the subject area you want to specialise in. This makes up one third of your degree, and usually consists of eight courses related to your chosen subject. You can view the list of majors in this degree in the 'Majors' tab.
Flexible component (120 points)You can choose one of the following options
Your second major, minor(s) and elective courses can be from different AUT degrees; they don't need to be from computing.
If you're a double major student, your two majors can have up to 30 points in common to meet the major requirement. You still need 360 points in total from different courses to complete your degree.
The outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.