Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science
To provide an internationally recognised professional and career-oriented academic qualification that consolidates and rounds off undergraduate studies. A wide variety of courses may be selected to suite the candidate's career objectives.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
Subfield
Information Technology and Computer Sciences
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
To provide an internationally recognised professional and career-oriented academic qualification that consolidates and rounds off undergraduate studies. A wide variety of courses may be selected to suite the candidate's career objectives.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other
A B Sc degree majoring in Computer Science from a South African university (or equivalent)
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
B Sc (Hons) Computer Science
Learning outcomes
This qualification has as learning outcome an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge about, as well as skills in, eight IT-related student-selected topics of which at least four are core Computer Science topics. The latter may be selected from Computer Networks, Distributed Computer Systems, Formal Aspects of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Theory of Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, and Network Security. The student is furnished with applied proficiency in the topics selected for study and is empowered with the competence to upgrade knowledge and skills through lifelong learning. The contents and skills offered and acquired are subjected to integrated assessment.
Critical cross-field outcomes
The ability to
- implement software solutions to problems that require intensive planning and error-free coding
- work effectively with others as a member of a software development team
- as an IT specialist, organise and manage activities responsibly and effectively;
- collect analyse, organise and critically evaluate information needed for solving a software-related problem;
- communicate effectively using different skills depending on the type of IT problem that is to be solved;
- use information technology effectively and critically;
- combine human factors, IT and business concepts in problem-solving;
- develop as a full and balanced human being by:
- showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others;
- reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;
- participating in local, national and global civic and professional communities;
- being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;
- exploring further educational and career opportunities
- exploring entrepreneurial opportunities based management skills developed in certain courses.
Associated assessment criteria
Continual assessment during semester
- Homework assignments
- Practical assignments
- Class tests
- Semester tests
- Projects
Practical final examinations
Written final examinations
Integrated assessment
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Written assignments and project work for all of the core modules and elective modules
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
M Sc
M Sc serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements
Honours courses completed at other universities may be given accreditation at the discretion of the dean in consultation with the head of department.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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