Master of Computer Science
Become a critical thinker in ICT, using research skills to analyse complex scenarios in the workforce. Move beyond a computer science “doer” and become an orchestrator.
About the Course
This Masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever-evolving digital industry landscape. Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory, process and principles. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as computing professionals including roles as developers, software engineers, systems analysts and digital architects. The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and real-world situations.
Course Entry Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:
1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points.
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline*; OR
- Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^; OR
- Graduate Certificate of Computer Science (or equivalent); OR
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
*Related discipline refers to any computing/ICT-related discipline.
^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; OR
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page for Band 4.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:
- Networking Technologies
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Programming Principles
- Cyber Security.
As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.
Award requirements
Students are required to complete 240 credit points.
Choose your subjects
Electives
Students are required to enrol in either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6850 Professional Placement (Computing and Security) (if approved) in their final semester of study, having completed all other course requirements.
At the end of the program, students of the Master of Computer Science can:
- Reflect critically on a complex body of computer science/ICT knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex concepts and scenarios within authentic computer science/ICT tasks and assessments.
- Apply communication and/or collaboration skills in the design of sophisticated solutions to computer science/ICT focused tasks and assessments.
- Use high-level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial computer science/ICT focused project.
