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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Honours Bachelor
Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
Honours level study in computer science is available to high performing students in a one-year program of additional study taken after the completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science. The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science involves both advanced computer science courses and a major research project.
Providing a deeper understanding of your chosen specialisation, Honours demonstrates a commitment to further learning and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies.
The degree produces highly skilled, adaptable graduates who are able to design computer-based solutions to the problems of information management and processing in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, and the public sector and continue further research.
- Program Structure
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science is normally made up of six Honours courses and an individually supervised project. The supervised project lasts the whole year and counts for 40% of the assessment. In special cases, the Honours degree may be spread over two years.
The courses offered in the Honours degree vary from year to year, depending on the research interests of the academic staff presenting them. Examples include:
- Computer Vision
- Distributed Databases and Data Mining
- Language Translators
- Evolutionary Computation
- Mobile and Wireless Networks
Honours courses typically have smaller classes and are less formal than undergraduate courses. Assessment varies and may include writing reports, assignments, and/or exams.
Honours projects are conducted under the supervision of a member of the academic staff, sometimes in association with one of the School of Computer Science's research groups. Project topics are selected by discussion with a supervisor during the first week of the degree.
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- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $8,375Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
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International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 015094K Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.Prerequisites
Graduate entry only.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. - Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
To download a copy of your study plan to guide your 2013 enrolment, please use the following link: http://ecms.adelaide.edu.au/current-students/enrolment/study-plans/
Core Courses
- APP MTH 4011A and APP MTH 4011B Honours Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (24 units)
or
- COMP SCI 4999A anf COMP SCI 4999B Honours Computer Science (24 units)
or
- PURE MTH 4004A and PURE MTH 4004B Honours Computer Science & Pure Mathematics (24 units)
or
- STATS 4003A and STATS 4003B Honours Statistics & Computer Science (24 units)
The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.
- Career Opportunities
Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Employment opportunities exist in areas of administration, business data processing, computer programming, computer science, engineering design, financial software, games programming, graphics programming, information technology management, Internet commerce, defence, and database and information systems management.
Potential careers
Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Computer Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Internet Commerce Worker, Internet - Web Programmer, IT Manager, Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Information and Communications Technologist
- Professional Accreditation
The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
- Program Rules
- Further Information
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Phone: +61 8 8313 5208 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
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Last updated: Friday, 8 Mar 2013
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