Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) is designed for talented students with exceptional analytic skills and a thirst for the knowledge and expertise that will help them build the technologies of the future. The Core courses provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of programming, software engineering, computer hardware, … For more content click the Read More button below. The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) is currently only available to existing UNSW students via internal program transfer (subject to WAM requirements). The program will be available for application by prospective students in 2023.

Learning Outcomes

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Design and build software systems that are correct, efficient and robust.
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Independently identify and formulate creative and innovative solutions to complex problems with intelligence, initiative and dedication.
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Comprehensively analyse software and computer systems across a broad range of criteria, including efficiency, risk analysis and quality assurance.
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Manage time and resources effectively, and make reasoned trade-offs over competing demands.
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Form and lead diverse project teams on complex software projects
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Appreciate the cultural, interpersonal, societal and economic implications of advancing technology and adjust the technology to improve outcomes.
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Be an outstanding communicator, act professional and ethically, and be prepared to take a leadership role in communities of practice.
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Carry out independent research, using advanced analytical skills, to create new concepts or understanding through enquiry, intellectual curiosity and advanced technical expertise.
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Program Structure

Students must complete 192 units of credit when taken as a standalone program.

  1. An Advanced Computing Major - 144 UOC
  2. Free Electives or Optional Minor or combination of Free Elective and optional minor - 36 UOC
  3. General Education - 12 UOC

 

Advanced Computing Majors
General Education12 Units of Credit:
Free Electives36 Units of Credit:
Optional Minor
Minimum Elective Requirement

Enrolment Disclaimer

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Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students in this program can complete an optional exchange through UNSW Exchange, as other students can.

Progression Requirements

Before commencing the Honours thesis, students must have a WAM of at least 65, and must have completed:
- 66 units of Core courses specified in the default Stream (COMPCH)
- 30 units of Computing Electives (Level 3 or higher)
- successfully completed at least 120 UOC overall

Students enrolled in the Advanced Computer Science (Honours) program are required to maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65. If a student does not maintain this minimum level of academic performance, they will be transferred to program 3778 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science). Entry to Honours may still be possible for these students by application to enter program 4515 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours).

Students enrolled in the Advanced Computer Science (Honours) program who wish to take out the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) award at pass level without proceeding to Honours, are required to transfer to that program (3778). Transfer requests should be submitted via the Internal Program Transfer (IPT) application in myUNSW.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3778 - Computer Science

Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Information Technology - MIT8543 - Information Technology

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Computer Society

Career Opportunities

Software engineer/developer, consultant, chief technology officer, database developer, game programmer, researcher, systems analyst, systems engineer, security researcher.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Honours Classes

Program Fees

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