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Monash University: University handbooks: Undergraduate handbook: Units indexed by faculty Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer ScienceCourse code: 1608 + Course abbreviation: BCompSc(Hons) + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionAn 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. Entry requirementsTo be eligible for the honours degree, students should have fulfilled the requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science (years one to three) or a relevant degree, with a distinction average or above in their level three IT units. External applicants should have fulfilled the equivalent of these requirements. Entry to the honours year may be subject to quota restrictions. Course structureCourse requirementsThe honours degree consists of a total of 48 points, comprising:
Students choose one core unit from the following list (all units 6 points):
Students choose two elective units from the following list (all units 6 points):
Instead of choosing two units from the list above, students may complete one FIT4xxx unit from the list above and a 6-point elective chosen from any faculty of Monash University at either level 3, level 4 or level 5, with approval from the honours coordinator. Contact detailsInquiries: email enquiries@csse.monash.edu.au or visit www.infotech.monash.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/honours-degrees.html Course leaderDr David Albrecht Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |