BS Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

UTA’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BCBS) degree program is designed to expose students to the intellectual and practical aspects of modern software-intensive computing systems, including software development at various levels involving operating systems, database systems, programming languages, networks, security issues, user interfaces, and artificial intelligence. Our students gain fundamental knowledge and practical skills in the design of computer-based systems, as well as demonstrating leadership for a changing profession and world.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 123 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 123 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Student Success; Introduction To Computer Science And Engineering; Introduction To Computers & Programming; Intermediate Programming; Object-Oriented Programming; Computer Organization & Assembly Language Programming.

Career pathways

The program is designed so that a few years fo l l owing graduation students will be able to: Be technically competent and have commenced a computing career or advanced studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college admission applies to this major unless stated: All entering students majoring in this program are permitted to enroll in general education and pre-professional courses for which they are qualified. Students completing pre-professional courses must meet the academic requirements specified by the College of Engineering prior to applying for admission to the professional program. The Computer Science and Engineering Department requires a 2.5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale in each of three categories: (1) overall, (2) required science, mathematics, and engineering courses, and (3) required CSE courses. Additionally, they must have a total of no more than four unsuccessful attempts in engineering courses. Students not in the professional program must have permission from the department chairperson to receive credit for courses listed in the professional program category. Application for admission to the professional program is made to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Application priority dates for first-year students: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

Transfer students: priority dates are Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1.

First-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Applications are accepted after the priority date. Apply through the Common Application or ApplyTexas. SAT/ACT scores are optional but encouraged. The College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs has its own priority dates and deadlines.

Transfer application priority dates: Fall March 1, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Apply through ApplyUTA or ApplyTexas. Minimum transfer GPA is 2.25. Scholarship deadlines: Fall March 1, Spring November 1.

International first-year application priority dates: Fall February 15, Spring October 15, Summer April 1. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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