Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Computing)

Curtin University

Advanced Science is an academically elite, honours degree course in which you can tailor your study to your interests in science, technology and mathematics. During your course, you will have access to world-class research groups, work-integrated learning, industry engagement, student-led projects and accelerated learning pathways. This course is unique in Western Australia in its multidisciplinary, project-based learning and scientific professional practice involving entrepreneurship, communication and leadership skills. These professional skills are essential in enabling agile and innovative responses to changing industry and employment circumstances. You’ll graduate with the skills to be a STEM leader who can apply advanced, multidisciplinary knowledge to address major science challenges.Computer scientists, software engineers, programmers and other computing professionals are experts on how technology works and how computing can address complex problems.This major is a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) course, designed for high-performing students to pursue their interest in a particular discipline through research, leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities. As an Advanced Science student, you will benefit from a flexible learning approach, exploring the field of computing through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects. In your first year, you'll develop your programming skills and study the fundamental theoretical knowledge of computing. Topics covered will include C++, Java, Linux and object oriented programming. You can then specialise in your choice of Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or Software Engineering. Your studies will culminate in a capstone project, with topics ranging from pure research through to translational (entrepreneurial) science.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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