Course

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Approved Abbreviation: BCompSc(Hons)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3614.1

CRICOS Code: 041105G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2004 or later.

The Honours program encourages independence in learning and research; further develops academic ability, provides the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies to a more advanced level, deepen intellectual understanding in the major field of study and develop research skills. Honours is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies at PhD and Masters levels. If a career in industry is sought, Honours enables study to a more advanced level with a higher qualification. The course has the opportunity for direct commercial and industrial involvement with a diverse range of organisations through the provision and joint supervision of research projects.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed below.

The award is a year long program that will be divided into three main components: Computing Research Process and Practice (10 credit points), Computing Honours Seminar Program (10 credit points) and the Computing Honours Thesis (60 credit points).

Students must enrol in 300364 Computing Honours Seminar Program and 300363 Computing Honours Thesis in both Autumn and Spring sessions.

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

300365

Computing Research Process and Practice

300364

Computing Honours Seminar Program

300363

Computing Honours Thesis

Spring session

300364