Computer Science Advanced

Bachelor degree (honours)

The Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) suits high achievers looking to enhance their research and programming skills – and gain hands-on experience. The course prepares you to fast track a masters, complete a PhD or pursue careers such as chief information officer and data architect.

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Computer Science Advanced - C3001

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 and Data Science specialisations, plus a stream of hands-on projects that engages you in research right from the start of your degree.

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 undertake either a half-year industry-based learning (IBL) placement supported by a generous scholarship, or an advanced computer science or data science research project.

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 provides an excellent preparation for a PhD program.

At a glance

Subject prerequisites

English	Maths	Sciences / Other
Tick	Tick	N/A

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Location	On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
Duration	4 years (full time) 8 years (part time)
Start date	First Semester (February)

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Overview
Entry requirements
Course structure
Applications and Fees

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Advanced computer science
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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 (Domestic students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Qualifications

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Recent secondary education

ATAR requirements

ATAR

95.7

Note Lowest Selection Rank to which an offer was made

90

Note Monash guarantee for 2022 entry

89

Note Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made

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Subject prerequisites

All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.

Australian VCE subjects

English

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL

Maths

Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics

Sciences/Other

N/A

IB subjects

English

At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL

Maths

At least 4 in Mathematics SL or 3 in Mathematics HL or 3 in Further Mathematics HL

Sciences/Other

N/A

VET Study

Higher education

Applicants who meet minimum entry requirements with a previous year 12 qualification require: two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in areas of study related to the course in which admission is being sought. Applicants should have at least a High Distinction (80%) average in their studies.

Applicants who do not meet entry requirements of the course with a previous Year 12 qualification require at least four units of the Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash University with at least a High Distinction (80%) average in their studies.

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.

Entire academic record
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Work and life experience

Multiple pathways to this course

Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

There are many ways to gain entry to a course at Monash. If you don't meet our entry requirements, there are pathways to help. More about alternative pathways...

Additionally, we recognise that some applicants may have experienced difficulties that have disadvantaged them when applying for university. We offer a range of special admissions schemes that may help you gain entry to your chosen course, including pathways for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. .More about special admissions schemes...

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites

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.

Computer science foundation study

Professional skills study

Specialist discipline knowledge

Research skills

Applied practice

Free elective study

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Apply through VTAC

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.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

The average annual student contribution amount is:

A$7500

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$35,300

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.