Bachelor of Design Computing
Course resolutions
Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course and stream title |
|---|---|
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BPDESCMP-02 |
Bachelor of Design Computing |
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BHDESCMH-01 |
Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
0.
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
4 Requirements for award
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 144 credit points, comprising:
(b)
42 credit points of elective units of study. At least 12 credit points of these must be 2000 level or higher.
5 Requirements for the Honours degree
(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an additional year of full time study, after the completion of the pass degree.
(2)
Admission, requirements and award of Honours are according to the resolutions of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.
6 Award of the degree
(1)
The Bachelor of Design Computing is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree. Students who fail or discontinue the honours program may not re-enrol in it, except with the approval of the Dean.
7 Credit for previous study
0.
Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Rule and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. All candidates for the Bachelor of Design Computing, not withstanding any credit transfer, must complete DECO3100 and DECO3200 and not less than 12 additional core senior credit points of units of study from Table B.
8 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2016 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2016 and who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2016 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2021. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.