University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationComputer Science is the study of the design, construction and use of computer systems. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) program in Computer Science and Engineering is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time award undertaken by eligible students after completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Science program in a relevant discipline and offers students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the discipline through the completion of advanced coursework and a research thesis.
In this one year degree leading academics at UNSW's School of Computer Science will:
- Provide advanced training to enable graduates to competently undertake sophisticated computing tasks in industry and commerce.
- Provide investigative academic training in preparation for undertaking postgraduate research, through Masters and PhD programs
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) is subject to:
- Completion of a 3 year BSc in Computer Science or Bioinformatics at UNSW or equivalent; and
- An overall weighted average (WAM) mark of 65 or higher.
- Nomination of a suitable thesis topic which will be subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor.
Course fees
$8,300
$48,215
$8,300
$48,215
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Computer Scientist
A Computer Scientist designs, develops, and maintains software and systems to solve complex problems and improve technology. You might work in a va...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Machine Learning Engineer
A Machine Learning Engineer develops and implements machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You might work in technology...
Software Developer
Software Developers create computer programs and apps, usually collaborating with large project teams of corporate clients, other developers, and i...
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs information technology systems for a range of industries. You might create new software systems or make changes to exis...
Programmer
Programmers are the people who write the code behind your favourite computer software and smartphone apps. They write and modify programming code a...
About University of New South Wales
Since our foundation in 1949, UNSW Sydney has made an ongoing commitment to improve and transform lives in Australia and globally.
The essence of UNSW Sydney is not found in our impressive facilities or beautiful grounds. It is found in our students, our staff, our alumni and our generous donors. Our collective difference reflects the unique perspectives of our people, place and purpose as we play our part in the creation of a just society.
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