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Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

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Student ?

Campus

Wollongong

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 012090E
UOW: 765

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is a degree that follows on from the Bachelor of Computer Science, providing you with an opportunity to develop theoretical and practical skills gained during your undergraduate course.

A subject in research methodology will allow students to develop advanced research skills specific to disciplines within computer science. You will also have the opportunity to exercise these skills in a research project on a topic of your interest.

In addition, students will also complete three elective subjects including data mining, software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer security and others.

The program of study provides scholarly grounding in scientific research, high level of research competency,tsrong foundation in scientific work, advanced research skills in computer science, and preparation for future higher level research degrees.

See the course handbook for more information.

If you are considering an honours degree, you are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss your program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.

Careers

AI Engineer
Analyst
Animator
Big Data Engineer
Computer Engineer
Cyber Security Analyst
Data Mining and Analysis
Data Scientist
Database Administrator
Electronics Engineer
Games or App Developer
Network Architect
Programmer
Security Engineer
Web Developer
Software Engineer
User Interface Designer

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

To qualify for entry into Honours, students must have qualified at this University for a Bachelor degree with an average of at least 75% across the major (or majors) in which the Honours degree will be undertaken with the additional requirement of a Distinction in two of the 300 level subjects required by the major.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
70

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$20184 (2025)	$40368 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$20184 (2026)	$40368 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025
Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 October 2024*
- International Applicants: 31 October 2024*
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Spring, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: 14 July 2025
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications Close
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: 31 March 2025*
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

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