COMP30022 IT Project

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 80% group work

Is COMP30022 hard?

COMP30022: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

A team project where you build a working IT system for a real client problem.

After it you can

• Analyse, design, build and test an IT system
• Work with clients and teammates on a project
• Plan and manage a software project

What you need first

INFO20003 and (INFO30005 or SWEN30006)

• INFO20003 Database Systems
• INFO30005 Advanced Interface Prototyping
• SWEN30006 Software Modelling and Design

Careers

Helps toward: Software Engineer, Web and social media developer, Computing professional, Mobile app designer

How it’s assessed

Projects 65%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 20%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2021–2023)

• Your experience depends heavily on your team and your assigned supervisor. Be proactive in choosing a good team.
• All reviewers criticised the subject management and found the lectures of little use.
• Some felt the project brief was restrictive or dull, though one found the project itself interesting.

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Quick answers

When is COMP30022 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking COMP30022?

Needs INFO20003 and (INFO30005 or SWEN30006).

Does COMP30022 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 65%, Presentations 15%, Reports and essays 20%.

Is COMP30022 hard?

From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Your experience depends heavily on your team and your assigned supervisor. Be proactive in choosing a good team.

What do students say about COMP30022?

Your experience depends heavily on your team and your assigned supervisor. Be proactive in choosing a good team. All reviewers criticised the subject management and found the lectures of little use. Some felt the project brief was restrictive or dull, though one found the project itself interesting.

How many class hours a week does COMP30022 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take COMP30022 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate COMP30022?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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