Bachelor of Computing (Honours)

University of Newcastle

Australia, Newcastle

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University of Newcastle

Australia , Newcastle

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Callaghan Campus

Program Language

English

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Duration 4 year(s)

Bachelor of Computing (Honours)

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Description

This additional one-year program is normally undertaken by students with an excellent academic record in the Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology degrees who wish to broaden their knowledge as further preparation for professional practice or to meet the requirements for admission to a research degree. Students… For more content click the Read More button below.

Students enrolled in the program are required to complete a project courses and other courses focused on research methods or advanced topics in computing.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants having completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area with a minimum GPA of 5.0:

across all studies undertaken within the program; or
across a major in the proposed area of study; or
across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.0 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which includes at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).

In exceptional circumstances, an application which does not meet the above requirements may be considered.

Domestic applicants should apply using the direct End-On Honours online application form.

International applicants should apply using the direct International application portal. For more information see How do I apply as an International Student?

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Overall minimum

Sub test minimum

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Career

Computer science is a high-growth industry with lots of available roles, but there are so many jobs that haven’t even been invented yet! Opportunities exist all over the world in almost every industry from IT to business, education, health, manufacturing, defence and many more.

Some typical positions include:

Full Stack Developer
Computer Software Program Manager
Games Developer
Business Intelligence Director
Cyber Security Advisor
Security Architect.

Once you graduate, some additional roles might include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist
Information Security Analyst
Process Automation Specialist
Digital Transformation Specialist.

These are all emerging roles which have been identified as being in high demand in Australia according to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2025.