The Bachelor of Computer Science is a specialised, industry aligned, three-year degree where you will gain experience in a wide range of fields. Learn how to identify and solve problems, and apply and evaluate solutions and techniques.
This programme will be accredited by the Seoul Accord, an international agreement that establishes that accredited programmes equip graduates for the workforce. As a graduate of this programme, you will be on your way to becoming recognised as a Chartered Information Technology Professional under Chartered IT Professional NZ (CITPNZ), an international gold standard accreditation.
Hamilton NZ, New Zealand
36 Months
NZ$ 33,090
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
You have the option of selecting one of the below specified programmes that address specific needs in the ICT industry:
Data Analytics
Learn about the capture and treatment of large volumes of data that is generated across all types of industries and aspects of life. Help make informed decisions by providing insight into variability and analyse information to identify what is meaningful.
Embedded Systems
Develop your expertise in effectively combining software and hardware solutions to design and develop smart devices, sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT). Target cutting-edge applications in ambient intelligence, smart cities, agritech, environmental monitoring, industrial control, and so much more
* COMPX241 Software Engineering Development and COMPX242 Software Engineering Process are available as alternatives to COMPX201 and COMPX202. Students interested in taking COMPX241 and COMPX242 should contact the Lecturer.
** COMPX371 Computer Science Work Placement (30 points), COMPX397 Work-Integrated Learning Directed Study (15 points) and COMPX398 Work-Integrated Learning Directed Study (30 points) are available as alternate Work-Integrated Learning papers at the discretion of the Chairperson of Computer Science.
Papers not listed above
100 level
COMPX101 Introduction to Programming
DIGIB101 Digital Business
300 level
COMPX304 Advanced Networking and Cyber Security
COMPX322 Advanced Web Development
COMPX323 Advanced Database Concepts
ENGEN103 Engineering Computing
MGSYS101 Integrated Thinking - Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
STATS111 Statistics for Science
STATS121 Introduction to Statistical Methods
Country |
Score and Qualification |
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New Zealand |
See NCEA University Entrance criteria |
University of Waikato Foundation Studies, (Certificate in Foundation Studies – CAFS) |
The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies - no less than a C- grade in any subject plus a B- grade or better in two English subjects. Entry to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) requires an overall B- grade average, plus a B- grade or better in two English subjects and depending on the area chosen: Civil, Electronic, and Mechanical
Chemical and Biological, Environmental, Materials and Process
Software Engineering
Depending on the area chosen, entry to the Bachelor of Computer Science requires: Data Analytics
Embedded Systems
Entry to the Bachelor of Laws requires an overall B- grade average, plus a B- grade or better in FOUND001 (Introduction to Study Skills) |
New Zealand foundation programmes |
Successful completion of any of the foundation certificates offered by a New Zealand university. |
NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) |
Completion of NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) with CCC or above. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
NCUK International Year One (IYOne) Business and Engineering |
Completion of NCUK International Year One (IYOne) Business and Engineering Streams, 120 credits with a score of 50 or above. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
Other foundation programmes |
The University of New South Wales Foundation Year – a minimum GPA of 6.5 (C grade) with an 8.0 in Academic English. Professional programmes such as law and engineering will require higher passes in prerequisite subjects. The University accepts applicants from a number of foundation programmes offered in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and elsewhere. Please contact the University to find out if your programme is accepted for entry to Waikato. |
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) |
Applicants must have qualified for the diploma with grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects. |
International examinations taken in New Zealand |
A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at A or AS level other than the General Paper, including at least three subjects (other than Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D. Standards apply regarding literacy and numeracy and applicants should refer to www.waikato.ac.nz/study/enrolment/undergraduate |
GCE Advanced levels (outside UK) |
Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included. |
International Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) |
Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points. |
Australia |
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 70 or higher or QLD OP of 14 or lower (if sat prior to 2020). This also applies to students studying Australian qualifications outside Australia, such as the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). |
Bangladesh |
Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Brazil |
Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Canada |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma – 65% overall average grade. Quebec Grade 12 Certificate – average of 60% across six subjects (including English). British Columbia Certificate of Graduation - pass in at least five Grade 12 courses. |
Chile |
Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised institution of university standing |
China |
Tier One score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao). For the required score by province, please click here; or two years' successful academic study at a recognised junior college; or successful completion of one year of study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Colombia |
Successful completion of Tecnólogo Especializado at a recognised tertiary institution; or Successful completion of one year of study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Fiji |
Fiji Form 7 – an aggregate over 4 subjects of 250 marks out of 400 with a minimum of 50 in English. University of the South Pacific (USP) Foundation Year in Arts, Business or Science with a grade average of B or higher and no grade lower than C in the 8 required courses. |
France |
Successful completion of Diplome du Baccalaureat. |
Germany |
Successful completion of Abitur or Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. |
Ghana |
One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a score of 15, based on aggregate of best five (5) subjects, from any combination of Core and Category A and C electives. This excludes Category B (Applied Learning) subjects. |
India |
Achieve an average of 75% over the best four academic subjects in the Indian School Certificate (ISC), or the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), and selected state boards: Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal with a minimum of 60% in English, or: |
Indonesia |
An overall average of 8.5/80% or more in SMA; or |
Japan |
Completion of a high school diploma with a B average; or |
Korea |
National College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CATS) with a minimum score of 250. |
Kuwait |
Successful completion of General Secondary Education Certificate with an overall average of 80% (calculated on academic subjects only). |
Malaysia |
Foundation Studies (Business) - KDU College, Petaling Jaya with B average. |
Nigeria |
One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. Completion of Nigerian National Diploma. |
Norway |
Successful completion of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education). |
Oman |
One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Pakistan |
One year of successful study at a recognised institution of university standing. |
Saudi Arabia |
Successful completion of a diploma at a recognised College of Technology; or |
Singapore |
A levels / H levels: A minimum of 3 H2 passes at C grade. (Pre-2008 = 3 A-level passes).. |
South Africa |
Successful completion of the National Senior Certificate with confirmation of eligibility to enrol in a bachelor’s degree at a South African university. |
South Pacific countries (not individually listed) |
South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC) with a minimum of three B grades. All students must have Grade 5 or better in PSSC English and Grade 6 or better in PSSC Maths. |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels with at least three C grades achieved. At least one year of successful tertiary level study at a recognised University or Institution. |
Taiwan |
One year of university study; or Senior high school and a two-year Junior College Diploma; or Junior high school and a five-year Junior College Diploma. |
Thailand |
Mathayom 6 with a minimum GPA of 3.2 |
Tonga |
Successful completion of Tonga National Form Seven; or |
UAE |
Successful completion of a Higher Diploma from a recognised Higher College of Technology; or |
United Kingdom (GCE) |
Please contact international@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements. |
USA |
High School Diploma plus SAT-1 (taken in grade 12) score of at least 1000 combining Critical Reading and Mathematics scores; or High School Diploma and ACT scores with at least 24 in every section. |
Vietnam |
Complete the National High School Graduation Examination (Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia) with an overall pass; and a minimum GPA of 8.0/10 in Grade 12 as shown in the High School Report (Học Bạ Trung Học Phổ Thông) OR Successfully complete at least one year of Bachelor's degree at a recognised university in Vietnam, with passing grades in all courses. |
Recognised tertiary institutions and universities are those acknowledged as offering programme equivalent to those of Waikato. To find out whether your institution or university is recognised, please contact international@waikato.ac.nz
English language entry requirements
To provide flexibility to students during COVID-19 who are affected by the closure of testing centres, the University of Waikato will accept the following alternative tests for all 2021 and 2022 intakes. Please note this policy is subject to review.
IELTS Indicator (this is an online version of the regular IELTS test)
TOEFL iBT Home (Plus) (this is an online version of the regular TOEFL test)
Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following scores:
DET score of 90 for pre-degree programmes (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)
DET score of 100 for undergraduate programmes (excluding those listed below)
DET score of 110 for postgraduate programmes (excluding doctoral programmes)
The University of Waikato will accept Duolingo (DET) as an alternative means of meeting the English language entry requirements for the majority of its programmes (excluding all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, BSW and LLB) while test centres remain closed and until further notice.
Students who are accepted into their programme using any of the three language tests named above will be issued an unconditional offer, but will be required to undertake a supplementary online language assessment. For doctoral students using DET to gain admission, you will be required to undertake a supplementary assessment prior to an offer being issued.
The University teaches in the medium of English and requires all students to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
The University’s English language entry requirements are set out below. If you do not meet the English language entry requirements you can enrol in an English Language programme with our University of Waikato College.
If English was the language of instruction in the last two years of secondary/tertiary studies, an English language waiver may be considered. Students need to provide evidence of this at the time of application.
English language test |
Undergraduate (all courses except those listed below) |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) |
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL |
80 with a score of 21 in writing |
iBT (home-based) TOEFL |
80 with a score of 21 in writing |
C1 Advanced (formally known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) |
169 and no bands below 162 |
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) |
169 and no bands below 162 |
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) |
C1 Expert with an overall pass and no less than pass in each skill |
NCUK English for Academic Purposes |
Minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) |
Level 4 (Academic) |
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) |
Minimum score of 80 |
Pearson PTE Academic |
50 with no PTE communicative skills below 42 |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) |
II with distinction in all four components |
University of Waikato College |
Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
English language test |
Undergraduate
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
Bachelor of Social Work |
IELTS |
7.0 overall (no band less than 7.0) |
6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in any band) |
6.5 overall (no band less than 6.5) |
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL |
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90 with a score of 21 in writing |
85 with a score of 22 in writing |
Pearson PTE Academic |
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58 with no PTE communicative skills below 50 |
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University of Waikato College |
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Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
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