UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computing (Honours)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Computing (Honours) is an additional one-year program normally taken by students with a strong academic record in the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology who want to broaden their knowledge before entering professional practice or applying for a research degree. Students complete a project course alongside further courses in research methods or advanced computing topics.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Core: Computing Directed Studies I
- Computing Directed Studies II
- Computing Honours Part 1
- Computing Honours Part 2
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0 across all studies undertaken within the program, or across a major in the proposed area of study, or across 80 units of 3000-level courses (including at least 40 units of 3000-level courses in the major, where a major exists). Domestic applicants apply via the End-On Honours online application form; international applicants via the International application portal.
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