阿德萊德大學(xué)

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.

There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year. You might want to build the necessary foundations for postgraduate research. You could be seeking mathematical and computer-based solutions to problems in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, or the public sector. Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication and research skills to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Our researchers work at the cutting edge of science and technology within a faculty ranked 43 in the world for computer science and engineering*. Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

What will you do?

Attend regular classes for advanced coursework.
Conduct a major research project in your chosen specialisation.
Partner with a mentor who’ll support and encourage your progress.

Career Readiness

Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of industries.

Recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), United Water, Santos, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, and research and academic organisations all over the world.

Potential careers

Actuary, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Computer Programmer, Data Analyst, Database Coordinator, Economic Researcher, Financial Analyst, Internet Commerce Worker, Meteorologist, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Telecommunications Analyst, Information and Communications Technologist, Computer Scientist, Bioinformatics, Biostatistician

Areas of Specialisation

The honours degree allows specialisations in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or computer science.