Here is the ATAR score that you will need to study computer science for each university in Queensland. Computer science is an intense degree filled with a vast amount of content, and it’s rapidly increasing in popularity amongst school leavers from year to year. Overall, entry requirements for computer science can vary considerably between universities across the state.
As a result, it can be difficult to state a definitive score for entry, though in general you should aim for an ATAR between 63 and 95.
As you can see, this is a large range so below we’ve broken down the ATAR score requirements you’ll need to study computer science in Queensland for each university. The most common undergraduate computer science degree is the Bachelor of Computer Science which is offered by several Queensland universities.
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland offers a 3-year Bachelor of Computer Science degree at their St Lucia campus. As part of the program, students can specialise in cyber security, data science, machine learning, programming languages or scientific computing. UQ also offers several double degrees with its computer science program, listed below. Here are the ATAR scores required to study this degree at UQ for 2022:
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Laws (Honours) (ATAR: 98.00)
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Arts (ATAR: 86.00)
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Science (ATAR: 86.00)
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science (ATAR: 86.00)
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Computer Science (ATAR: 93.00)
- Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Data Science (ATAR: 97.00)
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Commerce (ATAR: 86.00)
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Business Management (ATAR: 86.00)
- Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security (ATAR: 97.00)
Bachelor of Computer Science
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.95 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 91.20 | 93.10 |
| Lowest: | 84.30 | 86.00 |
As you can see, the median unadjusted ATAR a student had that was accepted into the Bachelor of Computer Science degree at the University of Queensland in 2022 was 91.20. If your goal is to become a computer science student at UQ, we recommend aiming for this goal, or even above to ensure that you remain competitive for future years as cutoffs continue to change. UQ offers 2 bonus points if you are studying Specialist Maths, and 2 bonus points if you are studying a language other than English. Read more about their adjustment scheme here. The lowest adjusted ATAR accepted into the program was 86.00.
QUT ATAR For Computer Science
QUT offers a Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science) degree for school leavers. Like UQ, the computer science degree runs for 3 years full-time. Students will learn software development and networked systems, with the opportunity to gain specific expertise in areas such as information security, networks, and communications, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, or user experience. Here are the ATAR scores required at QUT:
Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.25 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 79.25 | 80.60 |
| Lowest: | 67.15 | 70.05 |
The median unadjusted ATAR needed for entry into QUT’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science) was 79.25 in 2022. We recommend aiming for this goal, or above it, to ensure you have the best chance of gaining admission into QUT’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science) as selection ranks continue to change each year. QUT offers several adjustment schemes and bonus points, and the lowest adjusted ATAR accepted was 70.05. You can receive 2 bonus points for studying Specialist Maths, 2 for Physics, 2 for Aerospace Systems or Engineering, and 2 for a language other than English. Read more here.
Griffith University
Griffith University also offers a 3-year Bachelor of Computer Science degree similar to UQ and QUT. Like these universities, entry into this degree at Griffith University also requires a relatively high ATAR score though it tends to be slightly lower than UQ and QUT. There are two options for Griffith’s computer science degree: either online or at their Gold Coast campus. Here are the scores to study computer science at Griffith in 2022:
Bachelor of Computer Science (Online)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 92.70 | 92.70 |
| Median: | 76.30 | 83.35 |
| Lowest: | 67.50 | 72.05 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into Griffith’s Bachelor of Computer Science in their online mode was 76.30. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study computer science at Griffith (Online). In 2022, the lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 72.05. Griffith offers adjustment points for several subjects including Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics. You can read more here.
Bachelor of Computer Science (Gold Coast)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.15 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 77.25 | 80.35 |
| Lowest: | 65.95 | 73.75 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into Griffith’s Bachelor of Computer Science at their Gold Coast campus was 77.25. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study computer science at Griffith Gold Coast. In 2022, the lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 73.75. Griffith offers adjustment points for several subjects including Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics. You can read more here.
USQ Computer Science
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) offers a Bachelor of Information Technology (Applied Computer Science) degree. The duration of 3 years matches the other degrees from the universities above. The ATAR score required for USQ’s information technology degree tends to be on the lower end compared to the universities above. USQ also offers a similar degree, the Bachelor of Science (Computing) which we have listed below with the ATAR requirement. Here are the scores to study computer science at USQ in 2022:
- Bachelor of Science (Computing) (ATAR: 65.60)
Bachelor of Information Technology (Applied Computer Science)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.00 | 98.00 |
| Median: | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Lowest: | 59.00 | 63.00 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into USQ’s Bachelor of Information Technology (Applied Computer Science) was 82.00. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study computer science at USQ. Like the other universities, USQ offers adjustment points for several subjects and other factors which you can read about here. In 2022, the lowest adjusted ATAR to achieve a spot was 63.00.
USC Computer Science
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Bachelor of Computer Science degree is another popular choice for prospective computer science students. The duration of the degree matches the others we have seen at 3 years full-time. Here are the scores to study computer science at the University of the Sunshine Coast:
- Bachelor of Computer Science (ATAR: 65.00)
The minimum ATAR required for admission into USC’s Bachelor of Computer Science was 65.00 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study computer science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Like the other universities, USC has an adjustment scheme which you can read about here.
JCU Computer Science
James Cook University, located in Townsville, offers a Bachelor of Information Technology degree and is another popular choice for prospective computer science students from Queensland. They offer the course at their Townsville campus and online. Like the others degrees we have seen, this one is 3 years in duration. Here are the ATAR scores to study this degree at James Cook University:
Bachelor of Information Technology
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 90.50 | 96.50 |
| Median: | 72.65 | 77.55 |
| Lowest: | 62.30 | 64.30 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into JCU’s Bachelor of Information Technology was 72.65 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study at James Cook University. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 64.30. You can read about their adjustment scheme here.
Southern Cross Computer Science
Southern Cross University also offers a Bachelor of Information Technology degree and is another popular choice for prospective computer science students from Queensland. The duration of their computer science degree is 3 years full-time. The ATAR required for admission into Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Information Technology is 70, and the university also offers bonus points through their adjustment scheme. Read more here.
Conclusion
Computer Science is one of the fastest-growing degrees in Australia, and the field opens many doors for potential career opportunities in a diverse range of fields. If you’re considering studying computer science, our advice is to not get too caught up on the ATAR cutoffs and requirements. At the end of the day, your goal in Year 12 should be to get the best possible ATAR that you can achieve. This will give you the best chance of getting into a computer science degree (or any degree) of your choice. To estimate your ATAR, check out our ATAR Calculator.
Even if you don’t achieve the required ATAR, you can still definitely study computer science. You should consider ‘bridging’ undergraduate courses which allow for the possibility of studying computer science or a related degree as a postgraduate student.
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