UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours) is built for talented students with exceptional analytical skills who want to build the technologies of the future, covering core fundamentals in programming, software engineering, computer hardware, data structures and algorithms before moving into computing electives and an in-depth Honours thesis in a chosen specialisation. Free electives let students pursue other interests alongside their core computing training, and the degree provides strong preparation for postgraduate study, joining or building a technologically innovative organisation, or making a substantial contribution to IT in any field. It suits high-achieving students who know computer science is their career direction and want genuine depth and research experience woven into their undergraduate degree, rather than a standard computer science degree without the honours research component.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Advanced Computer Science (Honours) Specialisations: COMPTH Theoretical Computer Science
- COMPCH Computer Science
- COMPIH Artificial Intelligence
- COMPYH Security Engineering. Optional Minor: MATHC2 Mathematics
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
ATAR 96 or equivalent (2026 lowest selection rank, UNSW Engineering).
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