1 year
February and July
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE (HONOURS)
RM40,428 Malaysian student
RM46,200 International student KPT/JPT (N/481/6/0783) 10/22 - MQA/SWA12120
2020 fees per year Discover the world of digital research
and development.
Professionally recognised
Research project
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.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you
should be able to:
• demonstrate a knowledge of a range of
specialised topics in computer science,
including historical, cultural, social, legal and
ethical issues inherent in research applicable to
the discipline of computer science
• plan, conduct and manage an independent
research project
• evaluate and select research methodologies
appropriate to computer science, and
demonstrate their uses and limitations
• critically analyse research literature
• analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in
a research project
• document and communicate research results,
and the methods used, orally and in a written
report
• undertake independent learning and apply
analytical thinking.
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
– an elective in selected topics approved by
your thesis supervisor and honours
coordinator.
B. RESEARCH (24 points)
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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.
* A maximum of one unit (six points) may be selected from other schools with approval from the honours coordinator. Please refer to the handbook for
a list of available units.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020