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Overview

The Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (Honours) degree is intended for students wishing to deepen their knowledge and develop more advanced, independent research skills. The student will undertake courses that will extend their knowledge in their chosen topic area as well as enhancing their research skills. A major project … For more content click the Read More button below. A student must obtain, usually over one year of study, a minimum of 48 units of credit approved by the Head of School. The course work component will normally consist of four discipline-based courses (24 UOC) and two research courses (24 UOC).The thesis component will be examined by two examiners, neither of whom will be the thesis supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

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Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
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Plan and execute a piece of research or a professional project with some independence.
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Reflect critically on existing theoretical knowledge, ideas and practice within computing and cyber security to undertake address the research topic.
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Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement , personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and social factors involved in the utilisation of computing in the service of the community in a global environment.
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Demonstrate an understanding of specialised knowledge in computing and cyber security.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC as a standalone program.

1. Research project - 24 UOC
2. Coursework - 24 UOC

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

ZEIT4117
6 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Special Topic 1
ZEIT4118
6 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Special Topic 2
ZEIT4119
6 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Special Topic 3
ZEIT4120
6 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Special Topic 4

Research Project

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.

ZEIT4115
12 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Research 1
ZEIT4116
12 UOC
Computing and Cyber Security Honours Research 2

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Sample Programs

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UNSW Canberra Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (Honours)

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Additional Information

Students who complete an Honours program and achieve an Honours Class 1 are well placed to apply for higher degree research degree (a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a professional doctorate in Cyber Security (DCyberSec) or a research Masters (MSc) and scholarships such as the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA).

Further details on career opportunities for students who complete an Honours degree can be obtained from the School.

Program Fees

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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