Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Computer Science
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 5 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 429361
- Program code 3782
- CRICOS code 088867K
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ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank
- 93.0 View all admission criteria
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $8,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $46,500*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $58,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $323,500*
Entry Requirements
Fees
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Accelerate your career with a future-focused double degree from a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2025). The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Computer Science double degree equips you with in-demand expertise across two powerful disciplines. You’ll gain real-world experience through hands-on learning, access cutting-edge facilities and graduate with the technical and analytical skills to stand out in a competitive global job market.
Tackle some of the world’s biggest scientific challenges in your Advanced Science (Honours) degree, choosing from 24 majors such as biology and biodiversity, genetics, chemistry and advanced physics. At the same time, your ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ Computer Science degree will prepare you to design, develop and optimise intelligent systems that are transforming how we live, work and connect.
Graduate with a unique skill set that’s highly valued across industries. This double degree opens doors to careers in technology, health, defence, climate, research, data science and more, with opportunities in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, both in Australia and globally.
Key features
Gain a competitive edge with two in-demand degreesÌý
Stand out to future employers with a unique blend of scientific expertise and advanced computing skills. You’ll graduate with a powerful, in-demand skill set that’s highly valued in the corporate, not-for-profit and government sectors. As this double degree is designed for efficiency, you can complete both qualifications faster and launch your career sooner.
Graduate with real-world experience Ìý
Get career-ready from day one with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Research Integrated Learning (RIL) built into your degree. These hands-on experiences let you apply your skills in real-world settings, explore career pathways and collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and experience to hit the ground running.Ìý
Build research skills that set you apartÌý
From your first year in the Advanced Science (Honours) program, you’ll engage with real scientific research and gain hands-on experience applying theory to practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete a research internship alongside a leading ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ academic, helping you build critical thinking and analytical skills highly valued in both industry and academia.
Why study at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ?
Stand out with a degree from a global top 20 university
̽»¨ÏµÁÐ is ranked among the world’s top 20 universities (QS World University Rankings, 2025) and is known for producing career-ready graduates. ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ Science ranks in the global top 50 for nine subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), while our Computer Science and Engineering research is ranked #2 in Australia for areas like AI, databases and real-time systems (CS Rankings, 2024).Ìý
Grow your network with industry connections
̽»¨ÏµÁÐ embeds industry and research experiences into your degree, so you can graduate with the skills and confidence to step straight into your career. Through project-based learning and co-curricular programs like STEM Career Launchpad, you'll build your professional network and apply your knowledge in real-world settings. With access to more than 400 industry and research partners, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable connections during your studies.ÌýÌý
Take your ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ experience global
Join a diverse and supportive community with 300+ student clubs and societies, peer mentoring, and a rich calendar of events to build your personal and professional identity. Our SciConnect platform helps you track your development and showcase your skills to employers. You’ll also have the chance to study overseas through exchange programs with more than 300 global partner universities, or gain international experience with placements like our eight-week science internship in Malaysia.
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Entry requirements
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- The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
- The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
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At ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
For Advanced Science (Hons) component: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 (depending on chosen area of study) plus one or more of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics. For Computer Science: Mathematics Extension 1
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.Ìý
HSC PlusÌý
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ degree. You may be awarded up to five points.Ìý
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)Ìý
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below andÌýget in touchÌýwith our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ.Ìý
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes ofÌý, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ.Ìý
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.Ìý
Progression requirements
Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.Ìý
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
Please for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ journey with confidence. 
Progression requirements
Entry into the Honours program in Science is subject to academic performance and progression requirements. Students may exit the Advanced Science (Honours) program with a B Science award if they are unsuccessful in applying for entry into Honours.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit theÌýEnglish Language RequirementsÌýpage.Ìý
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
Program structure
In the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Computer Science double degree, you’ll combine core courses, electives, majors and optional minors to build expertise across two growing fields. Gain hands-on experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and develop essential research skills through Research Integrated Learning (RIL). This practical, future-focused approach ensures you graduate with the knowledge and experience and confidence to launch a successful career.
In Advanced Science (Honours), you'll choose from 24 majors, including anatomy, biotechnology, materials science, pharmacology and more. In Computer Science, you can opt for a general stream or specialise in one of six areas, such as database systems or artificial intelligence.ÌýÌý
Full program structure
This program contains a total of 240 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in 5 years of full-time study. Students must complete:
Advanced Science (Honours) – 144 UOC
- Core courses – 12 UOC
- Science major – 66-84 UOC
- Honours stream – 48 UOC
- Science elective subjects (you can use these to build a recognised minor)
Computer Science - 96 UOC
- One Computer Science major
- Computer Science electives Ìý
You must complete 144 UOC to meet the core requirements for the Advanced Science (Honours) program. If your chosen courses are less than 144 UOC, you are required to complete additional Science elective courses to meet the 144 UOC requirement.
Majors
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Choose from 24 majors with the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours):
Advanced Physical Oceanography
Advanced Physical Oceanography explores physical conditions, processes and interactions in the ocean.ÌýAdvanced Physics
Explores the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself.Anatomy
Study the structure of the human body.Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics integrates computer science and statistics to analyse genetic information in molecular biology.Biology & Biodiversity
Study life science and explore how organisms function, grow, evolve and relate to their environment.Biotechnology
Biotechnology explores biological processes for producing food, industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.Chemistry
Explore chemistry, from sub-atomic particles to spectacular phenomena, the field offers vast opportunities.Climate Systems Science
Gain an understanding of the Earth's Climate System, focusing on areas such as climate change and risks.Earth Science
Earth scienceÌýinvestigates our planet’s nature, evolution, and powerful forces.Ecology and Conservation
Explore how various organisms interact with one another and their environment.ÌýGenetics
Genetics studies fundamental genesÌýthat influence every characteristic in humans and other species.Geography
Explore Earth’s landscapes, and environments to understand how they function and change over time.Immunology
Unlock better treatments and prevention strategies for immune-related illnesses.Marine and Coastal Science
Explore marine and coastal science, that looks at all aspects of the marine environment encompassing many sciences from biology to geology.Materials Science
Materials science is the specialised study of creating high-performance materials from metals, ceramics, polymers and composites for society.Mathematics
Mathematics is the science of patterns and underpins all corners of science and technologyMicrobiology
MicrobiologyÌýstudies tiny life forms like bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa.Molecular and Cell Biology
Study cell biology, which explores molecular structures, cellular processes, and their roles in function, reproduction and development.Neuroscience
Neuroscience aims to understand the nervous system’s biological and behavioural aspects, as well as to treat diseases like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s.Pathology
Pathology involves studying diseases at genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not solely about blood tests.Pharmacology
Discover the effect that drugs have on living tissues and the normal body functions of humans and animals.Physiology
Physiology studies how the human body functions, including organ processes, growth, maintenance and responses during disease and ageing.Psychology
Psychology studies behaviour, mental processes, brain-behaviour relationships, perception, learning, memory and social interactions.Statistics
Statistics is the science of collecting, analysing, presenting and interpreting data. -
Choose from 6 majors or complete a general computer science stream:
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (Database Systems)
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
- Computer Science (Programming Languages)
- Computer Science (Computer Networks)
- Computer Science (Embedded Systems)
- Computer Science (Security Engineering)
Depending on the chosen combination of Advanced Science and Computer Science majors, there may be varying amounts of overlapping courses. When a student meets all the requirements for both degrees in less than 240 UOC, students must complete additional elective courses to bring the total to 240 UOC. Those electives must be taken from the Faculty of Engineering and/or the Faculty of Science.
Future careers
Combining Advanced Science and Computer Science unlocks a range of exciting career opportunities. In Australia, graduates with STEM qualifications work in a variety of industries, including professional, scientific and technical services, education, public administration and safety, manufacturing and healthcare.Ìý
The demand for science and technology skills is only growing – demand for computer programmers is expected to growÌý 27% over the next five years, data analysts by 23%, and researchers by 11% (Seek Job Growth Projections, 2025), making this double degree a powerful way to future-proof your career.
The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) will provide opportunities to continue your research in universities and government institutes, influence public policy or support health and environmental-related non-profits. Alternatively, you might pursue a career in the private sector, driving innovation in everything from pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to data analytics and science communication.Ìý
Combined with Computer Science, you’ll gain a rich understanding of computer systems, programming languages and their applications. As technology is so embedded in our lives, this specialist knowledge is crucial to business across all industries, from finance and consulting to government and healthcare.
Potential roles
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Scientist
- Cryptographer
- Data Analyst
- Data Manager
- Data Scientist
- Database Administrator
- Environmental Modeller
- Fraud Analyst
- Game Designer
- Mathematician
- Quantitative Analyst
- Researcher
- Risk Analyst
- Statistician
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the Ìýand you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
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For most international students, applications are submitted viaÌýour  service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencementÌýdate. ForÌýmore information visitÌýour .
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the  for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. .
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Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.* The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at theÌý.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visitÌý.
Scholarships
At ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025
Crunchbase venture capital start-up data, 2021
̽»¨ÏµÁÐ has a strong focus on industry collaborations with opportunities for students to network.
