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University of New England (UNE)

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Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours

  • Bachelor (Honours)

This program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in a chosen area of Computer Science or Information Technology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
BCompSc(Hons), 006334G
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

This program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in a chosen area of Computer Science or Information Technology, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.

Honours is an intensive program which combines coursework and a thesis and enables students to research a topic they are passionate about. It also provides the opportunity for the development of an original research project. Students are able to conduct empirical or theoretical research under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the chosen field.

Completion of the Honours year provides students with an avenue to postgraduate study or into a career as a professional researcher or academic. Honours graduates are able to demonstrate that they can work with minimal supervision and apply their Computing Science/Information Technology skills to a range of areas.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of New England or an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*; and

(b) have achieved a GPA of 5 in at least 18 credit points at 300-level in Computer Science.

(c) Normally, candidature for the degree shall commence at the beginning of either Trimester 1 or Trimester 2 of the year following that in which the candidate qualifies in terms of Rule (b).

*Relevant disciplines include:

Computer Science

Information Technology

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, environmental, business etc), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice;
  2. apply advanced problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and/or processes to complex problems to meet specified requirements, including creative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating advanced information skills and research methods;
  3. demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills to apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation, using appropriate computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices, ensuring model applicability, accuracy and limitations;
  4. communicate and coordinate proficiently by listening, speaking, reading and writing advanced English for professional practice, working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, using tools and practices of formal project management;
  5. manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development; and
  6. demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods to conduct a research investigation by critically analysing a challenging complex or multi-faceted problem, identifying research questions, designing and planning a project, selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to address a research question, and analysing, interpreting and critically evaluating research findings.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours are well qualified for research careers in universities and research organisations and have a broad and flexible educational preparation for a range of professional careers in public and private enterprises. Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialised financial computer programs, software solution designers, and careers in economic modelling, artificial intelligence, game programming and electronic product design.