Computer Science

If the standard version of this degree sparks a desire to dig deeper into a topic, the extra year of this honours degree includes a research thesis and additional units to give you the chance to really pursue your passion.You'll develop high-level research skills that future employers will value or you can develop further with a master's degree or PhD.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of computer science and research methodologies appropriate to your field. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a relevant Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a credit average (at least 60 percent) in all units and a distinction average (at least 70 percent) or higher in 24 points of third year Computer Science units;

OR

Qualifications and experience deemed by the Faculty Education Committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the undergraduate degree of the standard specified above.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

demonstrate a knowledge of a range of specialised topics in computer science including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of computer science

2.

plan, conduct and manage an independent research project

3.

evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to computer science, and demonstrate their uses and limitations

4.

critically analyse research literature

5.

analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in a research project

6.

document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report

7.

undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.