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Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
From mobile data and cloud computing to artificial intelligence and advanced software development, UWA's Advanced Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) gives you the tools and techniques to embrace technological challenges and devise innovative solutions to transform the way we live. Whether you choose to specialise in Artificial Intelligence, International Cybersecurity Computing and Data Science or Quantum Computing, you'll gain the relevant, practical skills, knowledge and connections to forge an exciting career developing new technologies and advanced programming to overcome challenges in business, science and society. Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 10.(1) An integrated Honours Degree Course consists of 192 credit points (normally 32 units), comprising: (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units) of an undergraduate component, including: (i) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 1
- and (ii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) at Level 2 and Level 3, including at least 18 credit points (normally 3 units) at Level 3
- and (iii) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) outside the student's degree-specific major to provide breadth of study
- and (iv) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below: (1) MJD-ARIDM Artificial Intelligence (2) MJD-CDSDM Computing and Data Science (3) MJD-ICYDM International Cybersecurity (4) MJD-QCOMP Quantum Computing and (v) any relevant foundation units. and (b) 48 credit points (normally 8 units) of an Honours component, including: (i) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) at Level 4 and Level 5
- and (ii) at least 24 credit points (normally 4 units) of Dissertation or equivalent units at Level 4 and/or Level 5
- and (iii) at least 12 credit points (normally 2 units) of the 48 credit points are undertaken at Level 4. (2) Students may choose to undertake an additional major and/or up to two minors from any undergraduate degree, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 192 credit points
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)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
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
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 90, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program. and (2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Mathematics Methods, or equivalent.
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