Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Study computer and information sciences with us and prepare yourself for careers spanning everything from telecommunications to education, and healthcare to finance.
It's a great time to study computing - software developers, data analysts and cybersecurity specialists are in high demand and continue to be some of New Zealand’s highest paid roles.
Our degree is highly flexible and includes a research and development project in your final year. You benefit from our outstanding facilities and industry connections, with many opportunities to meet employers from New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting companies. The Institute of IT Professionals NZ (IITP) recognises our Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences as meeting the Seoul Accord.
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Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
If you have qualifications from another country
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English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent
Useful New Zealand school subjects
- Calculus, Digital Technologies, Mathematics, Statistics
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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
- Two minors (60 points each); or
- A minor (60 points) and elective courses (60 points); or
- A second major (120 points)
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.
Build your degree
Use our online tool to build your own degree and see what your three years of study could look like.
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
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 Sciences
Add a second major
If you want to include a second major, you can choose another subject from the list above or view more options from different AUT degrees
A minor is smaller than a major. It usually consists of four courses.
Computing minors you could choose
If you decide to include one or two minors in your degree, you could choose from:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Digital Services
- Networks and Cybersecurity
- Software Development
Add a minor from outside of computing
You can also choose your minor(s) from subjects outside of computing to complement your degree.
Other undergraduate study options
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Programmes
With these conjoint programmes you study two degrees at the same time in a single programme of study. It’s usually possible to complete two three-year degrees in four to five years.
Postgraduate study
($7,726 - $7,783 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
($39,800 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
- Fees-free study may be available for domestic students
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.