Master of Science (Computer Science)

Masters (Coursework)

Extend your research skills and contribute to the innovative field of computer science.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

MR221, 079697J

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$33,600 per year / $67,200 total

About this course

Further your research skills and contribute to advancements in computer science.

As a computer science masters by research candidate, you have the flexibility to pursue an individual topic, or contribute to one of our existing research areas.

You will join an active research community and work with academics, peers and partner organisations who have demonstrated research success in a range of specialities, including:

data engineering and analytics
distributed systems and networking
heuristic optimisation
information retrieval and web search
software engineering

RMIT's success is demonstrated in international university rankings, with computer science at RMIT being placed in the top 200 universities in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings and joint sixth in Australia for computer science and information systems in the 2015 QS World University rankings. The Australian Research Council identified our research in Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing and Information Systems as above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reports.

There are many research collaborations with national and international institutes, centres, groups and partners, including strategic partnerships with:

NICTA RMIT Data Analytics Lab
Australian-India Research Centre for Automation Software Engineering (AICAUSE)

Throughout your candidature, you will be supported through:

expert supervision
participation in high-quality professional development programs delivered by RMIT's School of Graduate Research
access to RMIT's extensive facilities, laboratories and equipment and those of our partners.

Computer science master by research candidates may be eligible for a range of scholarships including:

Australian Postgraduate Awards - funded by the Australian Government
PhD and Research Masters Scholarships - funded by RMIT University

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

A masters degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organisations.

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