Bachelor of Network Computing (Honours)

• General information
• Course structure
• Objectives
• Length of course
• Admission requirements
• Credit provision
• Fee structure

General information

Course code: To be advised Peninsula campus Course director: Dr Chris Exton

Course structure

The course consists of one subject, CPE4000, which requires 48 points of study: 24 points of coursework at fourth level and a 24 point thesis. Students wishing to proceed from honours to further research degrees would be strongly encouraged to follow this structure. An alternative structure would allow 36 points of coursework at fourth level and a research project of 12 points. Each student's course of study in CPE4000 will require approval by the head of school.

Objectives

This honours degree has as its basic aim to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of an area of study relevant to network computing and provide a preparation for further research.
On the successful completion of this degree, students will have:

• an in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of study relevant to network computing
• an understanding of the use of a variety of research methods appropriate to network computing
• planned and completed a substantial research project relevant to network computing documented by thesis the findings of a substantial research project
• be adequately prepared to undertake further research at masters or PhD level.

Length of course

Two semesters full-time.

Admission requirements

Completion of the Bachelor of Network Computing degree, with a credit average in results in level three subjects.

Credit provision

Students may be granted up to 24 points credit for subjects previously completed at fourth level in the area of network computing, provided any such subjects have not been used to qualify for any other award.

Fee structure

The course is HECS-liable for Australian residents or citizens. For fee-paying students who are Australian residents or citizens: $14,250. Current fees for international students: $15,500.

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