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The Personal Programmes of
Study Regulations apply in these regulations. |
| Admission |
| 2. |
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Candidates who have gained 360 points towards the degree
of Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, including 120
points above 200 level and all 100, 200, and 300 level compulsory
papers prescribed for that degree, are eligible to be considered
for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical
Sciences with Honours. Admission is subject to the approval of the Dean
of the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. |
| 3. |
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Candidates who have been awarded the degree of Bachelor
of Computing and Mathematical Sciences will not be admitted to this
degree. |
| Requirements for the Degree |
| 4. |
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The normal minimum period of enrolment for completion
of the Degree is four years. |
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Candidates must enrol in the Faculty of Computing and
Mathematical Sciences and follow an approved programme of study. |
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Candidates must gain 480 points at 100, 200, 300, 400,
and 500 levels, including at least 360 points above 100 level, 240
points above 200 level and 120 points at 500 level. |
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Candidates must complete the requirements of a major. |
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Majors |
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Computer Science |
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Mathematics |
| 8. |
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To complete the requirements of a major, candidates
must gain 180 points above 100 level in that major, including 120
points above 200 level and 60 points at 500 level. Candidates must
also meet any specific requirements prescribed for the major in
the relevant subject entry in the University of Waikato Calendar. |
| 9. |
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Candidates must include either COMP520 Report of an
Investigation (45 points) or MATH520 Report of an Investigation
(45 points). |
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Candidates must also gain at least 50 points from the
other subjects within the field of the Degree, with at least 20
points above 100 level, and at least 50 points from a Faculty or
School of Studies other than the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences,
with at least 20 points above 100 level. |
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Candidates may complete a second major in any undergraduate
major. |
| 12. |
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To complete the requirements of a second major, candidates
must gain 180 points above 100 level in that major, including 120
points above 200 level and 60 points at 500 level. Candidates must
also meet the specific requirements prescribed for the major in
the relevant subject entry in the University of Waikato Calendar. |
| 13. |
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Candidates may take up to 185 points from outside of
the field of the Degree. |
| 14. |
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The field of the Degree comprises all of the majors
listed in section 7 of these regulations as well as Statistics. |
| Award of Honours |
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The Degree may be awarded with |
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(a) |
First Class Honours, or |
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(b) |
Second Class Honours (first division), or |
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(c) |
Second Class Honours (second division). |
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If awarded, the level of honours will be determined
on the basis of candidates’ grades in 500 level papers. |
| 17. |
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In order to be eligible for consideration for the award
of honours, the 500 level papers must be completed in not more than
12 consecutive months of full-time study, or, in the case of part-time
study, an equivalent period not exceeding two calendar years, from
the date of first admission to the honours programme. |
| 18. |
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Candidates who do not meet the standard required for
the award of honours may, on the recommendation of the Faculty of
Computing and Mathematical Sciences Board of Examiners, be awarded
the degree of Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. |
| Variations |
| 19. |
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The Dean or delegated authority may permit more than
185 points to be taken from outside of the field of the Degree in
individual cases. |
| 20. |
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The Dean or delegated authority may vary or waive these
regulations in individual cases. |
