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Honours in Information Sciences (860AA.2)
Please note these are the 2021 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| N/A | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
054169F | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 8 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Take IT to the next level
If you are interested in high-level research training which focuses on IT and engineering, then our Honours in Information Sciences course is aimed at you. Under the professional guidance of an expert supervisory panel, you will be introduced to research methodology, learn how to frame a research proposal and then prepare a formal thesis to be presented in seminar-form at the end of your study.
Upon graduation, you will have a range of career and study choices available to you, such as pursuing a master’s or PhD in research, or entering the workforce as a job-ready project manager, web application developer, network security engineer or software engineer.
Study an Honours in Information Sciences at UC and you will:
- research articles and formulate research topics in your related study field
- develop research plans, including reviewing literature and researching question formalisation and methodology
- discuss research issues and apply the appropriate theoretical frameworks to research problems
- critique research methodologies and identify the latest developments in your relevant field
- prepare an information sciences research proposal and complete an ICT honours thesis.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is heavily embedded in both the coursework and thesis components of your course. A large proportion of your study will be practice-based and, during your research project, you will be closely mentored by a supervisory panel made up of industry professionals at the forefront of their field. You will also be encouraged to tailor your studies to suit either your previous employment experience or future career ambitions.
Career opportunities
- Researcher
- Software engineer
- Network engineer
- Web application developer
- Network security engineer
- Software and hardware programmer
- Network and systems administrator
- IT project manager
- IoT (Internet of Things) specialist
- ICT security engineer
- Software and network engineering consultant
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer
Course-specific information
To be eligible for admission, applicants must:
- have completed a bachelor’s degree in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Business Informatics or Software Engineering within the previous two years; and
- have achieved the academic performance of Credit average or better over the last two years of the bachelor’s degree; and
- be able to submit a satisfactory preliminary research proposal.
To be eligible for admission, the applicants must
- have completed a Bachelor degree in an area of Information Technology and Engineering, for example, Bachelor of Business Informatics, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering, and Bachelor of Engineering etc., within the previous two years; and
- have achieved the academic performance of credit average or better over the last two years of the Bachelor degree,; and
- be able to submit a satisfactory preliminary research proposal.
Additional admission requirements
All applicants must submit the Honours Supplementary Form, which will provided for completion after the submission of an application for admission.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Honours in Information Sciences (860AA) | 24 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Research Semester 1
Research Semester 2
Course duration
Standard 2-semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum four semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Expertise and skills in research to test established theories against a body of knowledge in IT fields; expertise and skills in designing and testing hypothesis for problem solving and conducting research; expertise and skills in contributing new knowledge and skills to the IT fields; and ability to contribute new knowledge to fields. |
Analysis and enquiry; Problem solving; Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change. |
| Communication skills in listening, reading, speaking, explaining, teaching, and writing from and to audiences of different backgrounds and papers of different scops and levels. | Professionalism and social responsibility; Communication; Problem solving; Working independently and with others. |
| Knowledge and skills of the cutting edge development in the information technology (IT) industry and application of the knowledge and skills to real life IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management, independently and/or work in a team. | Analysis and enquiry; Working independently and with others. |
| Knowledge, skills, understanding and application of the investigation, analysis, and synthesis to IT systems and their business environments, policies, and management with a high level of professional ethics, responsibilities, values and standards. | Analysis and enquiry; Problem solving; Professionalism and social responsibility; Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change. |
| Expertise and skills to critique, synthesise and apply new development, skills, knowledge, and standards in the IT fields to real world IT systems, with respect to their business environments, policies, and management. | Analysis and enquiry; Problem solving; Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change. |
| Solid foundation the relevant theories and the basic principles in IT fields, including business, information systems, system analysis and modelling, system administration, security, networking, software development, and artificial intelligence etc; | Analysis and enquiry; Personal attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) | BSE (Hons) |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) | BIT (Hons) |
| Bachelor of Business Informatics (Honours) | B BusInformatics(Hons) |
Honours
The Honours merit is based on the grades of First Class, Second Class (divided into two divisions) or Third Class. Grades are determined as follows:
- First Class Honours (H1, achieved 85-100% on total assessment)
- Second Class Honours - Division I (H2A, achieved 75-84% on total assessment)
- Second Class Honours - Division II (H2B, achieved 65-74% on total assessment)
- Third Class Honours (H3, achieved 50-64% on total assessment)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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