The double degree combines the best of both worlds. It offers graduates the strong communication skills, critical analysis and problem-solving ability of a science degree, plus numeracy and complex skills of an information technology degree. For the science component, students complete two science core units, a minor or major sequence in mathematics, and a major or minor sequence in another science area of study. The computer science component provides students with an in-depth study of computing with an emphasis on the software, hardware and theory of computation to solve a range of commercial, scientific and technical problems. It also explores software design and programming, computer hardware, the theoretical foundations of computing and its present and potential applications. High achieving students may apply to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) stream of the Bachelor of Computer Sciences.
The course gives graduates an edge in a wide range of employment opportunities related to both science and computer science. Please refer to the career information for these degrees.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $27,000 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 041540K |
| Monash course code | 3517 | 3517 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science |
| Contact |
Email:enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4604 Mailing address: Faculty of Science Monash University Victoria 3800 Australia |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: -Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (students who complete a major in chemistry are eligible)
-Graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics (students who complete an approved major sequence in physics, plus required units in mathematics are eligible)
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
Diploma graduates
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 60% (70% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc, and 80% to be considered for BScAdv(Hons))
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc).
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc)
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 80%.
TAFE Certificate graduates
Science-based certificate-level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
University
Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants for the single degree programs, except BScAdv(Hons), should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Applicants for science double degree programs should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Those without Year 12 prerequisites for particular courses need to complete units that correspond to these prerequisites (eg Mathematics Methods for Science/Computer Science).
These studies need to have been completed no more than five years prior to admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of mathematics standard level or higher level, mathematic studies at a grade four standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 80.50(CSP); 75.50 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
TAFE
Diploma graduates
To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 60% (70% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc, and 80% to be considered for BScAdv(Hons))
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc).
Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed:
a science-based diploma will require average results of at least 70% (80% to be considered for BA/BSc and BSc/BCompSc)
a non-science-based diploma will require average results of at least 80%.
TAFE Certificate graduates
Science-based certificate-level studies will be considered where the applicant has average results of 80% or above. For applicants who have also completed VCE, both qualifications will be considered. No credit is granted for these studies.
University
Two single units satisfy minimum entry requirements, but more units may be useful for selection, especially in science areas. Applicants for the single degree programs, except BScAdv(Hons), should have at least a 60% average in their studies. Applicants for science double degree programs should have at least a 70% average in their studies.
Those without Year 12 prerequisites for particular courses need to complete units that correspond to these prerequisites (eg Mathematics Methods for Science/Computer Science).
These studies need to have been completed no more than five years prior to admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 20 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.
Yr 12 or equivalent
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level and one of mathematics standard level or higher level, mathematic studies at a grade four standard level.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 26 |
| GCE A level | 9 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 75% |
| Hong Kong A level | 8 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 70% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 265 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 75% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 80%Av |
| Sri Lanka A level | 11 |
| STPM Malaysia | 9 |
| Swinburne Foundation Year | 85%Av |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 75%Av |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 7.5 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 7.5 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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