Bachelor of Computer Science Honours

Edith Cowan University

About

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.

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES5115 Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches 20
CSG5127 Research Proposal 20
Elective Unit x 1 20

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSG5128 Honours Project 1 20
CSG5129 Honours Project 2 20
Elective Unit x 1 20

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

Entry 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.

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.

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