Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours)

The Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours) provides students who have qualified for, or been awarded, an undergraduate pass degree in design computing the opportunity to extend their potential in a research task under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

The honours degree requires an extra year of full-time study.The award of honours is an avenue by which the best students can be recognised.

By its nature, an honours degree carries more weight or prestige than the pass degree.

It is highly regarded by employers and other universities.

Admission requirement

To qualify to enrol in the Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours) candidates should have qualified for the award of the pass degree, or a similar degree from another university that is acceptable to the University, or be a graduate of not more than four years standing. Candidates should have a weighted average mark of at least 70 for the pass degree.

Before applying candidates should have an approved thesis topic and supervisor. The supervisor must be from our academic staff. We invite candidates to discuss their plans with a relevant staff member. Candidates who are new to the University should contact one of the Student Administration Centre staff who will put them in touch with someone to start the discussions.