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Why computer science is driving the future of work
6 December 2024
Cybersecurity, generative AI, data science, and software engineering are just a handful of fields in computer science that are underpinning every industry
Future-proofing your career is no easy task but studying computer science can broaden your skills beyond the traditional career.
Unlocking a lifelong career is certainly a path filled with challenges, but with the diverse field of computer science, the paths are endless.
The University of Sydney offers one of the world’s best computer science programs, underpinned by leading research and teaching from some of the leading experts in the field.
At an undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Advanced Computing offers a range of study majors, covering computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.
Computer science
The field has seen its fair share of change, particularly with the rise of generative AI and its permeation through every industry.
"Computer science skills are more in demand than ever, thanks to almost all industries undergoing digital transformations," explains Dr Wei Bao, senior lecturer.
"While we once thought of computer science as more relevant to sophisticated tech companies, now areas such as algorithms, digital media and software development are key to a wide range of businesses".
At an undergraduate level, our Bachelor of Advanced Computing covers off all the emerging fields and technologies, catering to even the most discerning IT professional. You will learn the design principles and programming skills to build the systems behind emerging information technologies with our accredited and flexible advanced computing program.
Our Bachelor of Advanced Computing is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This degree is recognised by Australian employers and for ACS certification that can be used for skills assessments (if you want to work overseas). Our graduates are also recognised internationally through the Seoul Accord.
Cybersecurity
With scams and data breaches on the rise across all industries, the field of cybersecurity is growing exponentially. As major organisations, government and community industries, and corporations are expected to take on greater accountability, the need for more cybersecurity specialists is growing. Indeed, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts cybersecurity jobs will increase 33% between 2022 to 2032 alone.
“Cybersecurity engineers, analysts and consultants are in high demand along with the more specialised cryptography, blockchain and cloud security engineers,” says Dr Qiang Tang, a cybersecurity researcher within the School of Computer Science. “As part of their studies, students also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of cybersecurity, including cloud security, cryptography and blockchains, or data and information security.”
Data science
An emerging field, data scientists build intelligent systems to manage, interpret, understand and derive key knowledge from big data sets. The influence of data science is far-reaching with many industries becoming increasingly reliant on data to future-proof their business strategies making the industry ripe for data scientists to make sense of big data in a meaningful way.
Leveraging the University of Sydney's research strengths, studying data science means you will explore the latest in computational statistics, large-scale data processing, data mining, machine learning and data visualisation, while also developing the skills to effectively communicate data insights to key stakeholders at every level.
Software development
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand of software developers to increase by 17% for software developer positions by 2033 equating to almost 1.4 million new software developer jobs. With the emergence of AI in software development and coding, the industry is grappling with rapid changes to the market in both approach and strategy, the Bachelor of Advanced Computing, Software Development major will ensure your skills are future-proofed thanks to world-leading experts in the field.
Studying software development will provide you with an understanding of the overall lifecycle of software solutions, as well as a solid basis in coding and programming along with the ability to solve problems with creativity. From climate change to health, software underpins the technology needed to make important technological advancements. Key future skillsets in this field will be about creativity, originality and problem-solving across a broad range of business sectors and you will graduate with this major having these highly-desirable skills.
Explore the Bachelor of Advanced Computing and unlock a career filled with versatility.