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Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours

Official Abbreviation BCompSc(Hons)
Course Type Bachelor Honours
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
2007 UAI N/A
2007 OP N/A
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

This program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in the area of Computer Science, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies. Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class 11 Division or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Science.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours is completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science. Applicants with qualifications from other recognised institutions will also be considered.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

1. Requirements for the Degree
1.1. A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours shall complete a final honours course in Computer Science.
1.2. A final honours course is a unit of fourth-year standard bearing the numerical designation 400.
1.3. A candidate shall complete the final honours course within two consecutive semesters from admission unless the school approves of completion within two years. There shall be no re-examination.

2. Admission to Final Honours Course
2.1. Admission to a final honours course shall be at the discretion of the Head of the School of Science and Technology and subject to the provisions of Rules 2.2. and 2.3.
2.2. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this rule, a candidate for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours shall have fulfilled the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science.
(b) The Head of the School of Science and Technology on the recommendation of the course coordinator, may approve for admission to a final honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours a candidate who has fulfilled the requirements for an appropriate degree or other qualification of equivalent standing at a university or other institution recognised by the school for this purpose. The school may require additional evidence which will be specified in each case of the ability of such a candidate to undertake a final honours course in Computer Science.
2.3. Normally, candidature for the degree shall commence at the beginning of the year following that in which the candidate qualifies in terms of Rule 2.2. Candidature may be commenced at other times only with the approval of the Head of the School of Science and Technology.
2.4. On admission the candidate shall lodge an application form with the course coordinator.

3. Classes of Honours
3.1. There shall be three classes of honours, namely Class I, Class II and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions, namely Division 1 and Division 2.
3.2. The candidate or candidates at the head of Class I in any year may, if of sufficient distinction, be awarded a University Medal.
3.3. Unless determined otherwise by the Board of Examiners, in exceptional circumstances, the award of all honours grades shall be determined at the meeting of the Board of Examiners at the end of the academic year or, in the case of candidates granted special examinations, at the meeting of the Board of Examiners held in February of the following year.
Career Opportunities

Examples include technical positions in e-business, internet and networking specialists, specialized financial computer programs, software solution designers, and careers in economic modelling, artificial intelligence, game programming and electronic product design.
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Completion to the standard of Honours Second Class Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Honours None
Scholarships The Faculty of The Sciences offers the Faculty of The Sciences Encouragement Award each year. Further details are available from the Faculty Manager (whyde@une.edu.au).
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