• Grounding in Computing with in-depth knowledge in your chosen Specialisation
  • Available as a Flexible Double Degree
  • Can be used for PhD entry
  • Australian Computer Society accreditation available

This is a unique, interdisciplinary program that will prepare you to be a future leader in the information and communications technology revolution. During your final year you will be able to bring together your skills and knowledge to complete an Internship, Group project for a client on a real-world problem or a Research Project.

As a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will learn advanced computing techniques and have the opportunity to complete a unique specialisation. You will also develop exceptional professional skills including communication and teamwork while completing an Honours degree.

While some of our students are developing code that controls unmanned aerial vehicles, others are busy writing algorithms to mine through Peta-bytes of data or creating music as part of a laptop ensemble. If mastering challenging projects is your thing, the ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours) can launch you into a spectacular career.

See program handbook

Specialisation

 

Students completing the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Hons) are required to complete a specialisation from the following list:

Students can also choose to select an optional major from the Bachelor of Computing, including:

Available as a Flexible Double Degree

 

You can combine the Advanced Computing program in a Flexible Double Degree with areas across the University, to match your personal interest and background. Popular choices include;

  • Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Hons) & Bachelor of Science,
  • Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Hons) & Bachelor of Economics,
  • Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Hons) & Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

Careers

 

The best computing professionals often have knowledge of a wider field than computing alone. ANU Bachelor of Advanced Computing graduates will be ideally positioned to shape their chosen sector of the computing industry now and into the future. They will acquire the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the ICT industry.

Opportunities exist in high-tech industries, software start-ups, computing research and development as well as specialist computing organisations. These employment opportunities include software developers; data mining specialists for insurance, banking and health sectors; human-computer interaction specialists for software services industries; computer vision specialists to develop the next generation of AI and machine learning tools for media companies, and embedded systems developers for defence and automotive industries.

Accreditation

 

This degree is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.