# Programs and Courses

**Source**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4820
**Parent**: https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/AACOM

- Code
  [COMP4820](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4820)
- Unit Value
  12 units

- Offered by
  School of Computing
- ANU College
  ANU College of Systems and Society
- Course subject
  Computer Science
- Areas of interest
  Computer Science, Advanced Computing
- Work Integrated Learning
  Placements

- Academic career
  UGRD
- Course convener
  - Dr Kerry Taylor
  - Dr Nisansala Yatapanage
- Mode of delivery
  In Person
- Offered in

  First Semester 2026\

  Second Semester 2026\

  [See Future Offerings](#terms)
- STEM Course
- Graduate Attributes
  - Critical Thinking
  - Transdisciplinary

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Advanced Computing Internship ([COMP4820](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4820))

- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
- [Work Integrated Learning](#learning-outcomes)
- [Indicative Assessment](#indicative-assessment)
- [Workload](#workload)
- [Requisite and Incompatibility](#incompatibility)
- [Prescribed Texts](#prescribed-texts)
- [Other Information](#other-information)
- [Fees](#fees)
- [Offerings and Dates](#terms)

Computing Internships in S1-26 is only open for final semester students with BYO Internships.

This course will enable advanced computing students to develop competencies expected of professionals working in business, government or the broader community. The internship opportunities are published on the School of Computing Projects webpage. A holistic selection process, including interviews with the Host, will be used to select the best applicant for each opportunity. Students can also propose internships, but these will always be established following negotiations between the ANU and potential host organisations, and then offered to students along with other opportunities.

## Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate a personal commitment to ethical behaviour, competent practice, meeting legal and regulatory requirements, taking responsibility for their own work and acknowledging the work of others.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to safety and sustainability, appropriate engagement with relevant stakeholders, and identify, assess and manage risk.
3. Communicate effectively and work productively in a trans-disciplinary team, using initiative and sound judgement, to achieve defined workplace objectives.
4. Apply their knowledge and skills in computer science to explore and critically analyse a real-world problem; using creativity and innovation, identify and critically evaluate potential solutions to the problem; choose and implement a particular solution; and critically evaluate and analyse the outcomes and impact of this solution.

## Work Integrated Learning

### Placements

This course will enable advanced computing students to develop competencies expected of professionals working in business, government or the broader community.

## Other Information

You will need to undergo competitive entry to enrol in this course, please see [CSS Internships webpage](https://systems.anu.edu.au/students/student-employability/internships/computing/) for more information.

## Indicative Assessment

1. Statement of Work (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
2. Poster and Pitch (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
3. Feedback and Reflection (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the [ANU Online](http://services.anu.edu.au/information-technology/software-systems/turnitin) website.

## Workload

240 hours of student learning time, consisting of a combination of contribution at the internship placement, attendance at and participation in assessment and learning activities, and writing reflective reports.

## Requisite and Incompatibility

To enrol in this course you must be studying a Bachelor of Advanced Computing AND have successfully completed:
[COMP2100](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP2100) AND 12 units of 3000 level COMP courses.
Incompatible with [COMP4500](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4500), [COMP4550](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4550), [COMP4560](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4560) and [COMP4810](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/2026/course/COMP4810).
Competitive entry based on application and interviews with Hosts.

You will need to contact the School of Computing to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

## Prescribed Texts

None

## Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.

**Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students**\
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at **[Fees](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/student-contributions)**. 

Student Contribution Band:
:   [2](https://students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/csp.php)

Unit value:
:   12 units

If you are a **domestic graduate coursework student** with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place**or international student** you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at **[Fees](http://students.anu.edu.au/fees/)**.

Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

| Units | EFTSL |
| --- | --- |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |

## Course fees

[Domestic](#indicative-fees__domestic)
[International](#indicative-fees__international)

Domestic fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $11040 |

International fee paying students

| Year | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 2026 | $14040 |

**Note:** Please note that fee information is for current year only.

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## Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the [Timetable webpage](https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling).

The list of offerings for future years is indicative only.
\

Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.

[2026](#course-tab-1)

[2027](#course-tab-2)

### First Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3710 | 23 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | [View](https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/COMP4820/First%20Semester/3710) |

### Second Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8691 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |

### First Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5047 | 22 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 | 28 May 2027 | In Person | N/A |

### Second Semester

| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10074 | 26 Jul 2027 | 02 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 | In Person | N/A |