Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)

University of New South Wales - Sydney - Kensington

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Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) is designed for talented students with exceptional analytic skills and a thirst for the knowledge and expertise that will help them build the technologies of the future. The Core courses provide a solid grounding in the fundamentals of programming, software engineering, computer hardware, data structures and algorithms. Computing electives provide technical skills and a broad knowledge of the field, while advanced computing electives and Honours thesis allow for an in-depth understanding in a specially chosen area. Free electives can be used to pursue other topics of interest. This degree provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study, for joining or building a technologically innovative organisation, or making a substantive contribution to information technology in any field of endeavour.

ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.

Majors

Areas of study

Artificial intelligence, computer science, data structure and algorithms, design and programming, programming, security engineering, software engineering.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Software engineer/developer, consultant, chief technology officer, database developer, game programmer, researcher, systems analyst, systems engineer, security researcher.

Students can apply for membership of the relevant professional engineering or science institutions within Australia and affiliated overseas bodies, including Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society. International recognition offers graduates the 
opportunity to travel and work overseas. 

ATAR & Selection Rank

The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of New South Wales website for admission criteria information.

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