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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computer Science)

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If you do exceptionally well in your degree studies, you could be given the opportunity to gain an Honours degree by completing a fourth year of study in a specific field.

The Honours year is designed to help you focus on particular areas of interest should you wish to proceed to higher degrees by research.  You will be required to select coursework units from the field of Computer Science.

A minor thesis must also be completed.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

  • Entry into a higher degree by research
  • Programming, software development, software engineering
  • Web design

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

Students who do exceptionally well in their degree studies may be given the opportunity to gain an Honours degree by completing a fourth year of study in a specific field. This year is designed to assist students who may wish to proceed to higher degrees by research, but it also enables students to concentrate their studies more intensely on areas of particular interest

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Units and electives

This course is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Semester 1

Semester 2

1 approved Computer Science elective (1 x 12 credit points)

Elective approved at the discretion of the Honours Coordinator.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • International: A three-year Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, with a high average over the degree. An IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6 (no band less than 6), or equivalent, must have been achieved.
  • Other: A three-year Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent, with a high average over the degree.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Engineering and Science.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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