UndergraduateComputer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours)
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) is a four-year advanced version of the standard three-year Bachelor of Computer Science, built for high-achieving students who want a strong research component woven through their entire degree rather than added on afterward. Students complete a second-year research project and research skills unit before specialising in algorithms and software, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or data science, then finish with a full-year honours-level research project or, for eligible students, an industry-based learning placement instead of the standard applied studies component. Maintaining at least a distinction average is required to stay in the advanced stream; students who fall below that standard transfer into the standard Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology instead. It suits academically strong students who know from the outset that they want a computer science career involving genuine research capability, whether in industry R&D or as preparation for postgraduate study.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 48 pointsThis course comprises 192 points, of which 144 points must be from computer science study and 48 points are used to provide additional depth or breadth through elective study. The course develops through theme studies in: Part A. Foundation studies
- Part B. Professional practice studies (12 points), Part C. Specialist studies (42 or 48 points) and Part D. Applied studies (12 or 18 points)
- 24 pointsand Part E. Research studies
- and Part F. Free elective studies (48 points). Elective units may be at any level, however, no more than ten units (60 points) can be credited to the computer science advanced course at level 1 and a minimum of 36 points must be completed in computer science or data science at each of level 3 and 4 (or higher). Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated. Part A. Foundation studies (48 points) You must complete: FIT1053 Introduction to prog..
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.
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