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Computer Science - COMPAH3978

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: ENG - Faculty of Engineering
 
  
   
 
Program: 3978 - Computer Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
 
  

Plan Outline

The Computer Science Honours program is a one year full-time or two year part-time program. It is typically undertaken after completing the requirements for the single or combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and applying for entry to the Computer Science Honours Coordinator. Applicants from other universities who have majored in computer science and obtained the equivalent of a 65 average are also eligible.

Normally, students are expected to have attained a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 to qualify for entry to the honours year. Students who do not meet this expectation may be admitted in special circumstances. Further details about the program can be viewed here.

Plan Structure

The honours year has two components:
  • thesis project
  • coursework
Thesis Project
Thesis topics can be viewed on the CSE thesis website:

www.cse.unsw.edu.au/thesis

Coursework

Students complete 30 units of credit (5 courses) in Computer Science electives. At least 18 units of credit (3 courses) must be level 4 - COMP4 or COMP9.

Suitable courses include:

Honours Assessment

Honours grading is based on the weighted average mark (WAM) of all courses either in your honours year or over your whole degree (whichever is greater). Note that both calculations include your thesis marks and courses are weighted by their unit of credit value.
Honours - 4 year WAM Honours year WAM
Uni Medal - 85 88
Class 1 - 76 79
Class 2/1 - 69 72
Class 2/2 - 65 68
Class 3 - 50 and < 65 50 and < 68

To receive the uni medal, the thesis must also be outstanding (typically 90+).

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