Bachelor of Science (Computer Systems and Networking)

A three-year Curtin science degree in Colombo on wired and wireless network design, embedded systems and computer systems integration.

CURT

Awarded by

Curtin University

Next intake: February 2027
LevelBachelors
Duration3 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This Curtin University degree focuses on the design, support and security of distributed computer and telecommunication networks, both wired and wireless. It runs for three years full-time at Curtin Colombo and mixes theory with practical work. The first year builds hardware, electronics, programming and data structure skills. In Year 2 you study data communications and network management, transmission and interface design, operating systems, databases, microcomputers and engineering management. Year 3 turns to distributed networks, wireless data networks, network engineering, embedded systems engineering and a two-part computer technology project. The focus areas named by Curtin are network design and management, telecommunications and embedded systems, and computer systems and software integration. The degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Possible roles include network administrator or engineer, communication engineer, cloud engineer, database administrator, infrastructure manager and network architect.

Modules

22 modules
Linear algebra and statistics for engineers
Engineering foundations: principles, design and communication
Hardware fundamentals
Fundamentals of programming
Data structures and algorithms
Unix and C programming
Electronics
Computer systems

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Sri Lankan GCE A-Level
  • Complete the GCE Advanced Level with an aggregate of at least 5 points from the best three subjects, excluding General English, sat in one sitting.
  • Points: A*/A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, S/E = 1.
London (UK) GCE A-Level

GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) with the required aggregate, plus evidence of English competency.

Other Routes
  • Successful completion of the Curtin foundation program (Information Technology, Engineering or Business stream).
  • Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.

English Language Requirement

Option 1

A minimum C grade in GCE O-Level English, or a pass in GCE A-Level General English. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must be issued within five years of the application date.

Option 2 (test taken within two years of application)
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
  • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21).
  • PTE Academic: 69 overall (59 in Listening and Reading, 59 in Speaking and Writing).

Fees & scholarships

Local students

AUD 4,210per semester

International students

AUD 4,580per semester
Year 1 international fee, 2026 intakes. Later years rise to AUD 4,740 and 4,906 per semester; total programme AUD 28,452. Subject to review.

Payment options

Degree fees are published in Australian dollars per semester, with two semesters a year, and apply to degrees completed in Sri Lanka.
Local and international fee rates are listed separately for bachelor's degrees.
Foundation certificates are priced in Sri Lankan rupees: Rs. 475,000 per semester (Rs. 950,000 in total) plus a Rs. 10,000 application fee, as listed for March 2026.
PhD fees are AUD 9,000 per year full-time and AUD 4,500 per year part-time.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

3 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

AUD 4,210 ยท Local

AUD 4,580 ยท International

See fees & scholarships

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

NetworkingComputer HardwareComputing

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