Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Information Systems (Honours) in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 52,000
(c. USD36,436.19)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Honours year following the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science is a prestigious extension of undergraduate studies, offering deeper specialization after completing your degree. Dive deeper into your field by pursuing a dedicated Honours year in your area of expertise. This program is designed for graduates who wish to further their academic journey, providing a chance to develop research skills and apply theoretical knowledge from your undergraduate studies. An Honours qualification in science or arts holds significant value both in academic circles and professional settings, where research experience and advanced analytical abilities are highly prized. You can pursue Honours in any science or arts discipline, typically aligned with your major studies, by developing a research project under faculty guidance. Your research may span multiple disciplines (such as combining physiology and biology) and could require specialized coursework or technical training depending on your project's requirements.

The Information Systems Honours program equips graduates with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for IT-related challenges and research. Rather than offering broad IT coverage, this course focuses on emerging trends in specific research areas. You'll collaborate with faculty researchers, conducting an independent project in your chosen specialization under expert supervision. The school's information systems research spans diverse fields including natural language processing, IT economics, social network analysis, ontology design, data mining, knowledge management, and open-source software development.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission requirements will vary, depending on whether you intend to undertake honours in the Faculty of Science, or in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science (Honours), you must

Have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution,
Have completed a relevant major relating to the intended Honours discipline,
For Science Honours

Have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant 2000-level and 3000-level units of study, or (for Honours in the Arts Area) Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
Satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline or Department.
For Arts and Social Sciences Honours:

Have achieved an average of 70 or higher across the major, and
completed the prerequisites, including advanced senior units of study
IELTS - A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL IBT - A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English- A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

Tuition AUD 52,000

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