Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)  - Overview

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Offered By: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Duration: 4 years full-time
Minimum: 192 units
Academic Plan: 4710HBCSCI
CRICOS Code: 054425F
UAC Code: 135704(B Computer Science (Honours))
Areas of Interest: Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is a four year, flexible, research-focused professional program for exceptional students who would like to pursue postgraduate research in computer science or research-oriented computing careers in commerce and industry. The program is built on strong foundations in computer science and mathematics. It provides ample scope for the student to pursue research in individual areas of interest, working with researchers of great international distinction in the areas of computer science, engineering and mathematics. It is anticipated that the program will have professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.

Students are required to maintain a superior distinction average each year to remain in the program. Students who do not meet the performance requirements can transfer to the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Software Engineering, with transfer credit determined on a case by case basis. Exceptional students from other programs will be considered for transfer into the BCS on a case by case basis.

All students who complete the Bachelor of Computer Science Honours degree are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Computer Society.

The Bachelor of Computer Science Honours homepage:  http://cecs.anu.edu.au/students/future/undergrad/BCS 

Scholarships  Scholarships valued at $20,000 total are available to students with a UAI of 99 - 99.49 who enrol in this program.

 

Admission Requirements
These are only a guide for admission. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry RequirementEntry Level
UAI / ENTER / TER 98
QLD Band 2
International Baccalaureate 39


The UAI will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The Entry Requirements above refer ONLY to admission for Australian and Australian Permanent Resident undergraduate applicants. Please view further information on Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants.
Prerequisites

In addition to a UAI of 98+ students are required to have studied Specialist Maths double major or equivalent.