Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Honours)
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
Students who have qualified for the Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology degree may apply to enter the Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology (Honours) year. Please note that unlike the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) or the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), honours in the Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology requires an additional 48 credit points of study. It is available in either the computer science or information systems stream, depending on the study completed during the degree.
Computer science honours provides specialist training for postgraduate research in computer science, and for IT research and development in industry or business. Information systems honours provides graduates with the analytical and consulting skills for solving problems (or performing research) in a variety of areas in the IT sector. Both consist of advanced coursework related to the research interests of members of the school and a year-long project conducted under the supervision of an academic staff member.
As a specialist degree, the aim of honours is not to cover the full breadth of IT, but rather to introduce students to the cutting edge in selected areas of research and practice. It provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the research carried out by members of the school. Graduates take skills with them into the workplace which give them a competitive edge. Consequently, University of Sydney graduates are much in demand within the industry.
Honours subject areas
Units of study
For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website
Units of study information for this degree
Full units of study list
- COMP4551 - Computer Science Exchange
- COMP4552 - Computer Science Exchange
- COMP4553 - Computer Science Exchange
- COMP4554 - Computer Science Exchange
- COMP5045 - Computational Geometry
- COMP5046 - Statistical Natural Language Processing
- COMP5047 - Pervasive Computing
- COMP5048 - Information Visualisation
- COMP5318 - Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
- COMP5338 - Advanced Data Models
- COMP5348 - Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
- COMP5416 - Advanced Network Technologies
- COMP5424 - Information Technology in Biomedicine
- COMP5425 - Multimedia Storage,Retrieval & Delivery
- COMP5426 - Parallel and Distributed Computing
- COSC4001 - Computational Science Honours A
- COSC4002 - Computational Science Honours B
- COSC4003 - Computational Science Honours C
- COSC4004 - Computational Science Honours D
- ELEC5508 - Wireless Engineering
- ELEC5509 - Mobile Networks
- ELEC5514 - Networked Embedded Systems
- ELEC5614 - Real Time Computing
- ELEC5616 - Computer and Network Security
- ELEC5618 - Software Quality Engineering
- INFO1911 - IT Special Project 1A
- INFO1912 - IT Special Project 1B
- INFO2911 - IT Special Project 2A
- INFO2912 - IT Special Project 2B
- INFO3911 - IT Special Project 3A
- INFO3912 - IT Special Project 3B
- INFO4991 - IT Research Thesis A
- INFO4992 - IT Research Thesis B
- INFO4999 - Computer Science Honours Result
- INFO5010 - IT Advanced Topic A
- INFO5011 - IT Advanced Topic B
- INFO5991 - Services Science Management and Eng
- INFO5992 - Understanding IT Innovations
- INFO5993 - IT Research Methods
- INFO6012 - Information Technology Strategy & Value
- ISYS4301 - Information Systems Honours A
- ISYS4302 - Information Systems Honours B
- ISYS4303 - Information Systems Honours C
- ISYS4304 - Information Systems Honours D
- ISYS5050 - Knowledge Management Systems
- PMGT5875 - Project Innovation Management
Further course information
Typical workload and assessment
Honours requires the completion of a thesis on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff member or staff members, or an academic staff member and an external expert or experts in the field.
Honours awards and classes
The classes of Honours awarded are: , Honours Class I (where the Honours mark is in the range of 80 - 100) , Honours Class II Division 1 (75 - 79) , Honours Class II Division 2 (70 - 74) , Honours Class III (65 - 69) , Pass (50 - 64)
Postgraduate research at the University
Research in the Faculty of Engineering and IT spans all areas of human endeavour and its successes are the result of the unflagging curiosity and energy of our researchers and students. Our ongoing planning efforts aim to bolster our research strengths and create fertile ground for innovation. By creating the space for free intellectual inquiry, the Faculty fosters strong core disciplines as the essential foundation for our work.
Applying for honours
Students who have completed and attained the level of credit average in the BCST pass degree, a computer science major in BSc or equivalent can apply directly to the University for entry to the BCST Honours program.
Admission
Admission requirements
Students who have completed and attained the level of credit average in the BCST pass degree, a computer science major in BSc or equivalent can apply directly to the Faculty for entry to the BCST Honours program.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
All applications for entry to Honours programs are made directly to the university. Please contact the relevant faculty for application forms and information
International students
How to apply
Overseas applicants apply directly to the University's International Office or through a University overseas representative (education agent).
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
Indicative Undergraduate Student Contribution Amount
This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2012 your student contribution may differ.
For further information about how to calculate your specific total student contribution, please refer to the University's Future Students' website.
Annual review
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.
International students
Indicative international tuition fees for undergraduate students
This international tuition fee is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact tuition fees that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol.
For further information about how to calculate your specific total tuition fees, please refer to the University's Future Students' website.
Annual review
Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.
In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.
Potential for inaccuracy
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.