Bachelor of Science with Honours - Computer Science

This 1 year full-time, 2 year part-time (maximum) course is available at Hobart and, subject to available supervision, at Launceston. The course aims to provide: advanced training in the major area of the student's pass degree, opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research study, eg MSc and PhD programs and employment in research organisations, and in-depth knowledge in a single area of science. Honours graduates are highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Graduates of the BSc(Hons) are eligible for membership of a number of professional organisations. Each candidate will conduct research and write a thesis. In addition, candidates maybe required to study and pass one or more advanced level units and undertake other activities which may include the preparation of literature reviews, essays and grant applications and the presentation of seminars. Each specialisation has a set of core units that must be enrolled in to complete the research project, and some specialisations allow the student to enrol in elective coursework units.

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability. English Language Requirements For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information. Course Specific Requirements Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with prerequisites in the specialisation of study. Admission is subject to appropriate supervision being available. Graduates from other universities with prerequisites acceptable to the College may be accepted as candidates for the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree. TOEFL (iBT) - 72 (no skill below: Reading 10; Listening 9; Speaking 16; Writing 19) IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5 PTE Academic - 50 with no score lower than 42