COMP3231 Operating Systems (UNSW Sydney): rated 3.4/5 overall across 30 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
COMP3231 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in School of Computer Science and Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 操作系统
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Computer Science and Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Operating systems are an essential part of computer systems, so a course on operating systems is an essential part of any computer science or computer engineering program. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the underlying operating systems that students have implicitly relied upon when developing applications in the foundational courses within Computer Science and Engineering.
COMP3231 has 30 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "CSESoc is writing up an elective guide but won't be released until \~end of term, so in the meanwhile: I've done the following electives, and really enjoyed them: COMP6841 - even if you're not into security, it provides an overview into the field, and you walk out with a "securi…"
On Reddit: "COMP3231 - Operating Systems Contact Hours: 2 x 2hr lectures, 1hr tute. Assumed Knowledge: COMP2521 and COMP2121/ELEC2142/DESN2000/COMP1521/DPST1092 Assessment: 40% Assignments (Asst0 10% solo, Asst1 30% solo, Asst2 30% pairs, Asst3 30% pairs) and 60% Final exam. The marks are w…"
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Q: Is COMP3231 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 30 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches COMP3231, and when is it offered?
A: COMP3231 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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