Bachelor of Computer Science

The degree prepares graduates to become effective knowledge workers in today’s information economy. There is a strong demand for computer science professionals, both regionally and globally, and graduates of this degree can enter professions such as App Developer, Cloud Architect, Video Games Developer, Cyber Security Specialist, Game Animator, Systems Analyst, Cryptographer, or Big Data Architect, then our Bachelor of Computer Science degree is for you. We also offer majors in new and innovative fields including Big Data, Cyber Security, and Game and Mobile Development.

*Academic Entry Requirements

Your admission pathway is determined by your high school curriculum and final academic results.

UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
Not Available

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Elite/Advanced Track: Minimum 70%
General Track: Minimum 75%

Arab Countries Curriculum

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
Not Available

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Minimum 70% overall average

British GCE (A-Levels)

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
CCD in 3 A-Level subjects, plus 5 IGCSE subjects with Grade D or above

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Grade D in 1 A-Level subject or 2 AS-Level subjects, plus 5 IGCSE subjects with Grade D or above

American High School Diploma

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
Minimum Grade C (70% or GPA 2.5/4.0) and SAT score of at least 1100

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Minimum Grade C (70% or GPA 2.5/4.0)
SAT not required

International Baccalaureate (IB)

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
Minimum 25 points overall

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Minimum 21 points overall

Indian CBSE Grade 12

3-Year Advanced Entry Track
Minimum calculated positional score of 10.5

4-Year Direct Entry Track
Minimum calculated positional score of 7

Note:
UOWD calculates the Indian CBSE positional score using English or Hindi plus the best four externally examined subjects, where A1 = 4 points and D2 = 0.5 points.

*English Language Proficiency Requirements

For 3-Year Advanced Entry

• IELTS Academic – Overall 6.0
  • Minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing
  • Minimum 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
• TOEFL iBT – Overall 79
  • Minimum 18 in Reading and Writing
  • Minimum 16 in Listening and Speaking
• PTE Academic – Overall 54
  • Minimum 54 in all Communicative Skills

For 4-Year Direct Entry (Freshman Year)

• IELTS Academic – Overall 5.0
• TOEFL iBT – Overall 40
• PTE Academic – Overall 42

*Mathematics Prerequisite and Placement

Advanced Mathematics Requirement

Applicants must have successfully completed advanced mathematics subjects during high school, such as:

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Trigonometry

Mathematics Placement Test

Applicants whose academic records do not clearly demonstrate sufficient mathematical proficiency may be required to sit for the university’s internal Mathematics Placement Test.

Remedial Mathematics Pathway

Students who do not achieve the required score on the placement test must complete a zero-credit preparatory mathematics subject before progressing to standard Computer Science mathematics courses, including Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics.

First Year – First Semester

CSIT111 – Programming Fundamentals – 6 Credit Points
CSIT113 – Problem Solving & Information Technology – 6 Credit Points
CSIT114 – System Analysis – 6 Credit Points
MATH121 – Discrete Mathematics – 6 Credit Points

First Year – Second Semester

CSIT115 – Data Management and Security – 6 Credit Points
CSIT121 – Object-Oriented Design & Programming – 6 Credit Points
CSIT127 – Networks and Communications – 6 Credit Points
CSIT128 – Introduction to Web Technology – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – First Semester

CSCI203 – Algorithms and Data Structures – 6 Credit Points
CSCI251 – Advanced Programming (C++/Java) – 6 Credit Points
CSIT214 – IT Project Management – 6 Credit Points
CSCI235 – Database Systems – 6 Credit Points

Second Year – Second Semester

CSIT226 – Human Computer Interaction – 6 Credit Points
CSCI213 – Java Programming and Applications – 6 Credit Points
Major Specialization Subject 1 – 6 Credit Points
Major Specialization Subject 2 – 6 Credit Points

Third Year – First Semester

CSCI311 – Software Development Methodologies – 6 Credit Points
CSCI361 – Cryptography and Secure Applications – 6 Credit Points
Major Specialization Subject 3 – 6 Credit Points
CSIT321 – Project (Part 1 Design) – 6 Credit Points

Third Year – Second Semester

Major Specialization Subject 4 – 6 Credit Points
Major Specialization Subject 5 – 6 Credit Points
CSIT322 – Project (Part 2 Implementation) – 6 Credit Points
Free General Elective 1 – 6 Credit Points

Additional Program Notes

• Accreditation: Globally recognized and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• Integrated Freshman Alternative: Students who do not qualify for direct entry must complete a preparatory freshman year consisting of 8 prerequisite subjects before commencing the study plan above.