Why study computer science (Honours) at UoN?

With increasing competition in all sectors of employment, students who graduate with an Honours degree have a distinct advantage. It is often considered by employers as an added skill and has been used by previous graduates to pursue higher positions and salaries. You can develop and carry out research on a topic of interest, potentially leading to further academic study such as a PhD.

Students who successfully complete an extra Honours year of the computer science degree can use their enhanced skills to pursue more interesting research and development positions in the ICT industry. An Honours degree also naturally leads to a research higher degree at master or doctorate level.

Computer science graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as the majority of businesses worldwide require personnel skilled in programming, systems analysis and design, and the management of computer resources. Graduates with an Honours degree have a distinct advantage.

Computer science is a field that is experiencing exceptional growth with career opportunities for graduates further increasing and broadening.