Ideal for students interested in independent research, this course involves a research thesis on the student's topic of choice, preparing them for a scientific research career.
About Bachelor of Computing and Security Honours
- Apply advanced discipline knowledge and research skills to plan and execute scientific research.
- Apply cognitive, discipline-relevant, and creative skills to investigate a research question.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research to peers and the scientific community.
- Use self-management skills to plan and execute an ethically-sound piece of research.
Entry Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have completed or be completing a Bachelor of Computer Science, Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Security (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher. Students are required to consult with the relevant Course Coordinator before making an application for admission.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Program Requirements
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
English Requirements
- Min IELTS: 6
Career
An Honours degree provides increased opportunities for employment in all fields of Computing and Security. For our graduates this may include Computer Scientists, Software Engineers, Cyber Security Experts, Analysts and many other positions.