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Bachelor of Computer Science Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code G90

This course consists of a fourth year of study for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. The course has two components. The first comprises a study of research methods, while the second takes the form of a major project.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply advanced discipline knowledge, research skills and laboratory or field skills to plan and execute scientific research.
  2. Apply cognitive, discipline-relevant, and creative skills to investigate and a research question.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research to peers and the scientific community.
  4. Use self-management skills to plan and execute an ethically-sound piece of research.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher in their Bachelor degree. Students who have not achieved this mark may be admitted at the discretion of the Coordinator.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Martin MASEK

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
CSG5127Research Proposal20
Elective Unitx 120
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG5128Honours Project 120
CSG5129Honours Project 220
Elective Unitx 120

Note: Elective units are required to be Level 5 units and selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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