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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) course is a follow-on degree from the Bachelor of Computer Science.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
765, 012090E
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) course is a follow-on degree from the Bachelor of Computer Science. It will provide you with an opportunity to develop, to a sophisticated level, established theoretical and practical skills gained during your undergraduate course.

This degree

A weekly seminar in Autumn and Spring Sessions provides training in advanced research skills specific to disciplines within computer science, as well as providing you with the opportunity to exercise these skills in a peer-reviewed environment.

The program of study provides:

  • Scholarly grounding in scientific research
  • High level of research competency
  • Strong foundation in scientific work
  • Advanced research skills in computer science
  • Preparation for future higher level research degrees

If you are considering an Honours degree, you are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss your program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

The UOW Honours website provides lots of useful information including research opportunities, scholarships and application procedures.

What you will study

You are given the opportunity to undertake research on a topic of your interest. In addition, you will also complete four elective subjects ranging from data mining, software engineering, visualisation, computer security and other subjects.

Entry requirements

To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have qualified at this University for a Bachelor degree with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be

Study locations

Wollongong

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
75%
Overall satisfaction
79.8%
Skill scale
46.2%
Teaching scale
71%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary