Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build a necessary foundation for postgraduate research.

You could be seeking computer-based solutions to problems in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, or the public sector.

Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication skills and subject knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Our researchers work at the cutting edge of science and technology within a faculty ranked 43 in the world for computer science and engineering*.

Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Honours Degree of Bachelor of Computer Science is normally made up of six honours courses and an individually supervised project. The supervised project lasts the whole year and counts for 40% of the assessment.  In special cases, the honours degree may be spread over two years.The courses offered in the honours degree vary from year to year, depending on the research interests of the academic staff presenting them.  Examples include:Computer VisionDistributed Databases and Data MiningLanguage TranslatorsEvolutionary ComputationMobile and Wireless NetworksHonours courses typically have smaller classes and are less formal than undergraduate courses.  Assessment varies and may include writing reports, assignments, and/or exams.Honours projects are conducted under the supervision of a member of the academic staff, sometimes in association with one of the School of Computer Science's research groups.  Project topics are selected by discussion with a supervisor during the first week of the degree.

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

Assessment

Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Employment opportunities exist in areas of administration, business data processing, computer programming, computer science, engineering design, financial software, games programming, graphics programming, information technology management, Internet commerce, defence, and database and information systems management.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Professional Accreditation

Potential careers

Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Computer Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Internet - Web Programmer, IT Manager, Network Engineer, Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Information and Communications Technologist