Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) offers students the opportunity to research in their particular area of interest. Students can develop their knowledge in the fields of Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering. The course equips graduates with practical research and analytical skills.

About the course

CSU's Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is the starting point for you to enter into the exciting world of research in computer science and data analysis. The course is designed for students who have completed their bachelor degree in IT or computing and wish to further develop their programming and problem solving skills through research training.

Honours students will conduct a research project closely supervised by one or two experienced academic staff. In many cases, Honours students work closely with their supervisors in research teams.

Students will have the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art computational approaches used in modern science and engineering and data / information processing applications in industry and the public sector.

Most Honours students in this course are sponsored by a scholarship from the Faculty or University.

This Honours course is undertaken after students successfully complete their bachelor degree in IT/Computing and comprises a dissertation (75% of the workload) and coursework subjects (25% of the workload) at graduate level. The course also prepares students for postgraduate research degrees such as a PhD or Master by research.

As with all CSU's courses, the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. You can choose between full-time and part-time study options to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments. You could choose to study just one subject in an academic session or, with approval, fast-track degree completion by undertaking four subjects per session.

Workplace learning

Students in the course may conduct a research project within an ICT company, organisation or agency in the public sector.

Flexible offering

This course is available by distance education and on campus study at Bathurst Campus, with sessions commencing in February and July.

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) has a minimum full-time duration of two sessions, however actual duration is dependent on subject availability and the session of commencement.

Campus

Bathurst

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for this course is two sessions.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Bathurst

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Honours

Duration

The minimum full-time duration for this course is two sessions.

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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