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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computing)
UndergraduateUSQ-HSC-DEG2024
Add research skills to your computing expertise
Dedicate a year to building advanced computing skills and complete a research project. You’ll get to know the standards and ethics expected of today’s practising professionals. Unlock careers in programming and development or pursue postgraduate studies.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computing)
About this degree
Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates should be able to:
1. demonstrate high levels of proficiency in research and specific methodology including research planning and implementation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of research results, and the presentation and communication of research findings
2. demonstrate a commitment to the ethical and social responsibilities of a practising scientist
3. develop the professional identity that leads to autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or scientist in their discipline
4. analyse critically, evaluate and transform information in order to develop solutions to complex problems in their chosen specialist area
5. demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills for work as a Professional or to proceed to PhD study subject to competitive evaluation of qualifications
Increase your depth of knowledge and take advantage of the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to your field through supervised research projects. The Honours program will give you an appreciation of the professional standards required of the practising scientist, and the ethical challenges presented by modern science and technology. You will also participate in research teams, be introduced to advanced experimental and literature research methods, and have opportunities to make contact with the wider scientific community in the local region, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Recommended study pattern
The Enrolment Pattern for this program will be updated soon. In the meantime please submit your contact details below for us to reach out and discuss the program further.Award requirements
Completion of 8 units as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $8,948
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
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Entry requirements
- Relevant recently completed Bachelor Degree + GPA over 5.00
- Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the UniSQ Credit and Exemption Procedure. Claims for credit for previous study should be submitted prior to or at the time of enrolment. Each claim will be assessed on individual merit in line with UniSQ policy.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Computing) may find career opportunities including computer scientist, computer programmer, computer systems officer, database management system administrator, game developer, LAN manager, network administrator, network designer and specialist, network security analyst, simulator, database/web/network developer, software designer, systems architect, computer systems developer, software developer, applications specialist and software engineer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
ICT Business and Systems Analysts | Over $120K | Up 62.5% |
ICT Security Specialists | N/A^ | N/A^ |
Software and Applications Programmers | $93K to $120K | Up 38.1% |
^ There is no data available