Computing degree programmes are classified under five broad areas, namely: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Information Systems as identified in ACM guidelines. UCSC offers Computer Science and Software Engineering under the Bachelor of Computer Sceince intake through the UGC as internal students, Information Systems under Bachelor of Information Systems intake through the UGC as internal students and Information Technology under Bachelor of Information Technology intake direct as external candidates learning online with optional assistance from private training institutions.