About the course

Build on your successes in the Bachelor of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and IT by completing Honours to enhance essential employability skills in research, intellectual understanding of software engineering, design and information systems, applications development, data analysis and interpretation, problem-solving and oral and written communication.You'll gain a deeper understanding of research theory, design and practice principles introduced in your undergraduate degree. You'll study advanced theory in Computer Science and IT and undertake an original research project under the supervision of expert staff from La Trobe's Department of Computer Science and Information Technology to produce innovative and evidence-based solutions.

　　Design a research project in IT that utilises appropriate research design and methods.Implement and evaluate novel IT-based solutions using research methodologies to address real life problems, in accordance with professional standards, Develop relevant skills for professional career progression including critically analysing research literature, advanced and practical problem-solving theories, data analysis and system design and development, Effectively communicate both in written and oral formats to technical and non-technical audiences.

　　Propose novel IT-based solutions that are consistent with social, legal and ethical values that shape the work of information and communication technologies professionals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for La Trobe University

To enter our undergraduate programs, at a minimum you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a certain grade. You may also need to meet subject prerequisites.

　　IELTS Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0

　　TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing

　　Australian Tertiary Admission Rank: 61.85

　　International Baccalaureate - 24

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 64.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at La Trobe University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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