Schools

High school students don’t need to know anything about computing before taking Computer Science at The University of Auckland. Computer Science isn’t offered as an NCEA subject yet but students can find out more about it by visiting these links:

High school students are warmly invited to attend a Computer Science lecture with us. COMPSCI 111 Mastering Cyberspace: An Introduction to Practical Computing is a fun and accessible introduction to computing and to university life.

Find more information about COMPSCI 111

For further details contact enrolment@cs.auckland.ac.nz.

Find out about what Computer Science is, and where it can take you if you study it at The University of Auckland.

The Computer Science Department at the University of Auckland has, it its lobbies and walkways, a collection of displays on the history of computing and computers. Come in and visit us or browse through our webpages showcasing the computing history displays.

Computer Science Unplugged is a series of learning activities that reveals a little-known secret: Computer Science isn't really about computers at all! CS Unplugged provides an extensive collection of free resources that teach principles of Computer Science such as binary numbers, algorithms and data compression through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.

Computer Science Unplugged

Visit cs4fn: the fun side of Computer Science. Explore how computer science is also about people, solving puzzles, creativity, changing the future and, most of all, having fun.

Computer Science for Fun

Learn about some really cool careers in computing! The stories on this site tell about real people in real jobs. We hope they will give you a sense of the excitement and motivation computing careers can give you.

ACM Computing Careers

The Computer Clubhouse provides a creative and safe community-based learning environment where young people work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop skills and build confidence through the use of technology.

A Computer Clubhouse is a vibrant environment with elements of an artist's studio, inventor’s workshop, TV newsroom, architects’ office, robotics lab, and music studio. Activities are guided by current educational research showing that adolescents learn most effectively when engaged in designing projects, working collaboratively, and when given the opportunity to manage projects from beginning to end.

Computer Clubhouse

Futureintech invites you to share the experiences of New Zealands' technologists, engineers and scientists, so that you have the information you need to see if a career like this is right for you.

Futureintech

Studying at University is a rewarding and enriching experience, as well as a lot of fun. By choosing The University of Auckland, you'll give yourself a foundation that will set you apart for the rest of your life.

Secondary students and schools

You can study at The University of Auckland even if you are still in Year 13 at secondary school. If you have demonstrated exceptional academic ability, you will have the opportunity to be challenged and extended by the Stage I Computer Science course, COMPSCI 101 Principles of Programming.

If you are interested in taking COMPSCI 101 as part of the Young Scholars programme, please contact Ann Cameron at ann@cs.auckland.ac.nz.

The Young Scholars Programme

If you would like some more information about Computer Science or would like some brochures sent to your school, please contact us.