Computer Science Advanced - C3001
Imagine using your creative intelligence to discover new information technology (IT) possibilities to help meet key global challenges.
This Honours version of the Bachelor of Computer Science is for high-achieving students with a research focus. It offers you all the benefits of the Advanced Computer Science specialisation, plus a stream of hands-on projects that engages you in research right from the start of your degree. You also do a research or industry placement, supported by a generous scholarship.
You will develop the exceptional programming and analysis skills and the research capabilities needed for postgraduate study or a career in the expanding world of digital research and development.
Studying with some of the world's best academics in Australia's leading IT Faculty, you will learn to think creatively and analytically. You will graduate with the skills to design algorithms (instructions for computers) and data structures (information storage), creating software that solves real-world problems.
The skills you acquire during the course are enhanced by real-world experience. In your third year you will enjoy a half-year scholarship placement in a research group of a participating company or organisation, or in the highly regarded Industry Based Learning (IBL) program.
In your fourth year, you will undertake a substantial individual research project with your own academic supervisor. Monash's IT research strengths include intelligent systems, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, modelling, optimisation and visualisation.
All areas in our modern world require digital solutions, and there are practical applications across a range of disciplines and professions. As a graduate with:
- a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society,
- deep computer science knowledge,
- strong research, analysis, problem solving, communication and team work skills, and
- hands-on experience in IT research,
Exciting areas for research and development will be open to you.
Graduating with Honours will not only enhance your employment opportunities – it also means you can complete a Masters in just one additional year, and provides an excellent preparation for a PhD program.
At a glance
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Computer Science Advanced
James MacIndoe
"My honours project is a collaboration with Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, to implement encryption in a database system. I'm working on the cryptography side of the project, figuring out how to implement cutting edge, search-able encryption research."
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course develops through the themes of computer science foundation study, specialist discipline knowledge, research skills, and professional skills, which come together in applied practice.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2021 rates and should only be used as a guide.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount is:
A$7950
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$33,600