1 year February and July
RM46,560 Malaysian student
RM54,240 International student 2026 fees per year
Professionally recognised
CAREER PATHS Graduates with advanced computer science knowledge and skills could chart careers as:
• machine learning engineer
• AI engineer
• cybersecurity specialist
• data scientist
• research scientist
• consultant
• computer vision engineer
• digital health consultant.
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE( HONOURS)
KPT / JPT( R / 481 / 6 / 0783) 10 / 27- MQA / SWA12120
Discover the world of digital research and development.
This honours version of the Bachelor of Computer Science is for high achieving students with a research focus. You’ ll undertake an independent research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who’ ll provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in computer science.
Course structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component, you’ ll develop advanced theoretical and / or technical knowledge of computer science and research methodologies appropriate to your field. In the research component, you’ ll plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
Course requirements
This course comprises 48 points. Units are six credit points each unless otherwise indicated.
A. COURSEWORK( 24 points) You’ re required to complete:
• Research methods in information technology
• three elective units( 18 points) from the following *: – level four or five units approved by the faculty honours coordinator
– a reading unit doing an elective in selected topics approved by your thesis supervisor and honours coordinator.
B. RESEARCH( 24 points)
• Honours thesis part 1
• Honours thesis part 2
• Honours thesis part 3
• Honours thesis final
Progression to further studies
Graduating with honours won’ t just enhance your employment opportunities. It also means that you’ ll gain a pathway degree equivalent to a master by coursework, and you’ ll be well prepared to pursue a PhD.
Monash’ s rigorous curriculum, combined with opportunities for practical application and research projects, prepared me to tackle real-world challenges in the field of AI and data science.”
NIKIN GEETHILA MATHARAARACHCHI
Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Computer Science( Honours) Founder and CEO, Synapse AI Labs
Nikin’ s goal is to drive innovation in the field of artificial intelligence and data science, with a focus on creating impactful solutions. As the founder of Synapse AI Labs, he spearheads the development of their flagship product, Kommon Poll, which leverages advanced machine learning techniques to analyse keyword performance across various online media platforms.
He is currently pursuing his PhD in Artificial Intelligence with Monash.
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