For the Bachelor of Design Computing, the honours degree requires an extra year of full-time study engaged solely in a research task under the supervision of a member of academic staff. This is in addition to the three years of study for the pass degree.
The award of honours is an avenue by which the best students can be recognised. It provides training in research practice and methodology and provides evidence of your ability to formulate a problem, research and investigate it and to write a reasoned response to it. By its nature, an honours degree carries more weight or prestige than the pass degree. It is highly regarded by employers and other universities. Universities regard honours degrees as a training ground for higher research degrees such as the Doctor of Philosophy. Nowadays, a PhD is almost a prerequisite to a career in academia.
Domestic Students
Applications for the University's undergraduate courses are made though the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).
On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of September. On-time applications for the July Semester close in May (Note: not all courses are offered in the July semester intake). For more information refer to the University's admission website http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/apply/index.shtml
The Flexible Entry Scheme is available for current HSC applicants whose ATAR may fall up to a maximum of 5 points below the normal cut-off, depending on availability of places. Achievements or awards in Mathematics (not General), Physics, Chemistry, Information Technology, Engineering Science are assessed. Students must register their interest in Flexible Entry via the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies’ online form: http://www.eng.usyd.edu.au/apply/flexibleentry.shtml. Students may register their online interest until 6 January 2011; it is not necessary to wait for HSC results.
International Students
If you are an international student, there are 3 methods of applying to the University.
1. Directly to the University.
2. Through a University representative (agent).
3. Through the Universities Admissions Centre - for international students applying on the basis of a current Australian Year 12 High School examination (whether studying inside or outside Australia), or studying either an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
For more information refer to our international website http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/international/undergrad/apply/apply.shtml
The Camperdown and Darlington Campuses are home to the faculties of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture, Arts, Economics and Business, Education and Social Work, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Science.
Also located on this campus is the University's Centre for English Teaching
This 72-hectare site, located near the junction of Parramatta and City Roads, features landscaped grounds, sports ovals and centres, museums, galleries, two major complexes devoted to student recreation and services, and of course the famous Quadrangle and many other beautiful modern and historic buildings.