Bachelor of Computing

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A Bachelor of Computing (B.Comp.) is a bachelor's degree in computing. This degree is offered in a small number of universities, and varies slightly from a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science or Information Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc IT.) or a Bachelor of Computer Science (B.CS.).

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Most universities confer a Bachelor of Computing degree to a student after four years of full-time study (generally 120 credit hours) have been completed.

Potential specialisations within a B.Comp. vary greatly, and may include: Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Medical Informatics, Medical Imaging, Multimedia, or Software Engineering.

Job prospects

A Bachelor of Computing integrated with science can lead to various professional careers, ranging from data analysis and cyber security analysis to game designing and developing. [1] Other fields in which this degree could be useful include business analysis, IT training, nanotechnology and network engineering. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "What can I do with a computer science degree? | Prospects.ac.uk". www.prospects.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-03-22.