Experience report on the dual degree

Shine with a dual degree University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia

The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology offers a dual degree in cooperation with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Australia to students of Computer Science and Business Information Technology eager to enrich their studies with extensive international experience.

Experience report on the dual degree

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How does this dual degree work?

Students have the opportunity to obtain two coordiated degrees, one of which is awarded by the partner institution in Australia. They attend the first four (full-time studies) or six (work-study track) semesters at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology in Rotkreuz and their final year (only available full-time) at the UniSC. The UniSC recognizes 16 modules previously completed at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology. At the UniSC, students attend an additional eight courses (awarded 7.5 ECTS credits each). The ECTS credits earned at the UniSC are in turn recognized by the HSLU.

What are the benefits of a double degree?

    • Opportunity to earn two bachelor’s degrees in just three years.
    • Rewarding international and life experiences.
    • Development of language and intercultural skills.
    • Expansion of personal network.
    • Ideal preparation for a career in an international corporation.
    • It’s an investment in your future!

Which courses will I attend at the UniSC?

The eight courses listed below could be. They are subject to change. UniSC will use the applicant's previous transcript of records to adapt the final module composition to the personal profile. The academic year in Australia is a full-time program. All course descriptions can be found on the website.

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For students of Computer Science:
Developing Courses (5) 60 units:

  • DES221 Introduction to Interactive Media
  • DES222 Responsive Design and Technology
  • DIG202 Bringing Data to Life
  • ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
  • ICT200 Systems Analysis and Design 

Graduate Courses (3) 36 units:

  • ICT320 Database Programming
  • ICT342 ICT Industry Project
  • SEC303 Device & Network Security

Subject to changes

For students of Business Information Technology:
Developing Courses (3) 36 units:

  • DES222 Responsive Design and Technology
  • ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
  • ICT200 Systems Analysis and Design

Graduate Courses (3) 36 units:

  • ICT320 Database Programming
  • SEC303 Device & Network Security
  • ICT342 ICT Industry Project

Elective Courses (2) 24 units: 
Select 2 Developing or Graduate level elective courses (24 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Elective courses must be coded 200 or 300. 

Subject to changes

What are the semester dates at the UniSC?

The first semester takes place from February to June, the second semester from July to November. A semester is five months. You can start the dual degree at the UniSC in July or in February.

What degree will I get from the HSLU?

Bachelor of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Informatik
or
Bachelor of Science Hochschule Luzern/FHZ in Wirtschaftsinformatik

 

What degree will I get from the UniSC?

Students of Computer Science:
UniSC Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Students of Business Information Technology:
UniSC Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

 

When and where will I write my bachelor’s thesis?

You may write your BSc thesis at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, during your stay in Australia or, potentially, afterwards (this will add a semester to your studies).  The bachelor's thesis will be supervised and marked by a lecturer from the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology.

What are the costs for a semester/year in Australia?

The study fees are 12.500 Australian dollars per semester. Students from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts are entitled to a 15% discount.

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Costs per semester (five months):
AU$ 12,500 semester fee
- 15% discount: AU$ 1,875
+ AU$ 376 OSHC health insurance per semester (compulsory)
+ AU$ 5,000 accommodation and cost of living per semester 
approx. expenses for one semester AU$ 16,000 (incl. 15% discount)
in CHF (exchange rate on 4 April 2024): CHF 9,568.–

 

Where will I live?

The UniSC has three student housing estates in the immediate vicinity of the campus:

What are the requirements for participation in the program?

    • At least 120 ECTS credits earned from the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology.
    • Successful completion of all compulsory modules at assessment and intermediate level.
    • An official English language certificate:
      IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 or higher (and 5.5 or higher for each category).
      TOEFL: internet-based test with an overall score of at least 76 points and at least 18 points for writing.

Interested?

Contact the International Office (international.it@hslu.ch) before the end of your third full-time or fifth part-time semester.

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