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University of Adelaide

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Computing and Innovation

  • Masters (Coursework)

Information technology (IT) professionals are faced with new challenges every day. Technical computer science skills are no longer all that's needed to get the job done.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM111, 064441A
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$50,500 per year / $101,000 total

About this course

A competitive edge in computing

Information technology (IT) professionals are faced with new challenges every day. Technical computer science skills are no longer all that's needed to get the job done.

Our Master of Computing and Innovation is designed to build the communication, project management and innovation skills needed to thrive in a growing industry.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

  • Undertake a specialised introductory IT program in your first semester.
  • Learn C++ language and programming.
  • Understand fundamental data structures and computer systems.
  • Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of highly experienced, award-winning educators and world-leading researchers.
  • Learn to design and construct large software systems.
  • Build management and innovation skills through core courses.
  • Apply your learning in a significant project.

This degree will still be invaluable if you already have computer science qualifications. We'll simply vary your program to reflect your existing knowledge.

Career pathways

You'll graduate ready to take on a wide range of IT-based roles. You could be a computer scientist, web developer or tech entrepreneur. You might manage IT contracts and projects in the government sector. Perhaps you'll work in marketing, selling exciting new IT products to the public.

This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) - please see the Careers section below for more accreditation and careers information.


  • Ranked #50 in the world for computer science and engineering^
  • Home to the world-leading Australian Institute for Machine Learning
  • Undertake a major research project supervised by world-class academic staff

^ARWU, 2022



Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Computing and Innovation, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:
  • Core courses to the value of 27 units
  • Research equivalent courses to the value of 9 units in the form of a team-based applied research project
  • Elective courses to the value of 12 units
  • Unless exempted, international students are required to take ENG 7057 Communication and Critical Thinking in lieu of an elective

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Adelaide.
62.8%
Overall satisfaction
76.5%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale