C3702 Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Faculty of Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) (C3702) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Information Technology, taught at Clayton and Malaysia. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton, Malaysia
- On campus
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in computer science for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in computer science.
Course structure
Part A. Coursework24 credit points
Core unit
6 credit pointsElective units
18 credit pointsPart B. Research24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of computer science and research methodologies appropriate to your field. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
This course comprises 48 points: Part A. Coursework (24 points) and Part B. Research (24 points)
Units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.
Part A. Coursework (24 points)
You must complete:
a. the following unit:
- FIT4005 Research methods in information technology
b. three elective units (18 points)* from level 4 or level 5 units approved by the faculty honours coordinator (this elective list may change from time to time and vary by campus)
You may be permitted to do one elective unit (6 points) in selected topics (you will enrol in FIT4008 Reading unit), with permission from the thesis supervisor and honours coordinator.
* A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator. Suitable units can be identified using the [[http://www. monash. edu. au/pubs/handbooks/units/search][browse units]] tool in the Handbook.
Part B. Research (24 points)
You must complete:
- FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
- FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
- FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
- FIT4444 Honours thesis final
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge of a range of specialised topics in computer science including historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of computer science
- 2
plan, conduct and manage an independent research project
- 3
evaluate and select research methodologies appropriate to computer science, and demonstrate their uses and limitations
- 4
critically analyse research literature
- 5
analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in a research project
- 6
document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report
- 7
undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway toward a Monash master's by coursework degree, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Other information
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in computer science for high achieving students who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in computer science.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Daniel Harabor
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)?
At Clayton and Malaysia.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.