Course code: 1608 + Course abbreviation: BCompSc(Hons) + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time
On-campus (Clayton)
An honours degree in computer science opens a range of career opportunities. Students with honours are particularly sought after by employers, and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. An honours degree also leads to postgraduate study, which is necessary for an academic career or a career in industrial research.
To be eligible for the honours year, students should have fulfilled the requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science (years one to three) with at least a distinction average in their third-year core units (including either CSE3301 or 3302) and at least 12 other points of studies in relevant computer science units at level three or above. External applicants should have fulfilled the equivalent of these requirements. Entry to the honours year may be subject to quota restrictions.
The honours degree consists of a total of 48 points, with an individual 24-point honours research project, CSE4650 and 24 points of advanced computer science coursework electives, as listed below.
Students choose four elective units from the following list:
Instead of choosing four CSE460X units from the list above, students may complete three CSE460X units and a six-point elective chosen from either a third or fourth-year unit, or from another school within the Faculty of IT or Monash University with approval from the honours coordinator.
Inquiries: email enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.csse.monash.edu.au.
Dr Bernd Meyer
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