Honours in Computer Science is a program offered within the Bachelor of Science. It offers students who have excelled in their undergraduate studies a challenging but rewarding year of study in computer science. We seek outstanding students who are keen to undertake independent research with the guidance from academic staff, and who wish to be prepared for exciting careers as computing professionals or who wish to pursue further study.
Note that students may also pursue an honours year in Computing through the ANU Bachelor of Computing honours program.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of research design and methods
- Apply that knowledge to the development of a research proposal and research plan
- Develop the capacity to perform high-level independent research
- Exhibit in-depth knowledge of their chosen research topic
- Demonstrate a high level of ability to critically analyse and evaluate computer science research questions and communicate the results.
Relevant Degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics (Honours) (HADAN)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) (HBIOT)
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) (HENVS)
- Bachelor of Genetics (Honours) (HGENE)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (HMEDS)
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (ASCAD)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (HSC)
Admission Requirements
Either:
Satisfaction of the admission requirements described in the relevant honours plan with at least a major or equivalent in computer science and with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis course.
Or:
Completion of the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics:
- with at least a major or equivalent in computer science;
- with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in cognate disciplines, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks; and
- with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis course
Cognate disciplines
Computer Science, Information Systems, Computing-related courses in the following subject areas (Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics)
Cognate Disciplines
Computer Science, Information Systems, Computing-related courses in the following subject areas (Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics)
Requirements
The Computer Science Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
30 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP4450 Computing Research Methods
COMP4550 Computing Research Project, which must be completed twice in consecutive semesters (12+12 units)
18 units from completion of 4000-level COMP courses excluding project courses (COMP4500, COMP4820, COMP4800)
HONS4700 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the class of Honours and the mark. It will be calculated using the formula: S (mark x units) / S units, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero
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