Master of Computer Science

Computers are changing the world, and our lives. We've been saying that for decades, and we'll keep saying it, because computing technology just keeps on advancing.

You probably have what a few decades ago would have been called a super-computer sitting in your pocket right now.

The Master of Computer Science will give you a broad base of high-level knowledge to keep up with these advances, with specialist skills in at least one area of knowledge systems, programming languages and distributed computing, information systems, mathematics/statistics, spatial information science or linguistics.

Successful completion of 200 credit points, made up of:

• One compulsory coursework subject on research methods (12.5 points)
• At least two foundational computer science subjects (25-37.5 points)
• At least four elective subjects (50-62.5 points)
• One compulsory research project (100 points)

You'll select elective subjects from a diverse offering, focusing on at least one area of:

• Advanced Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Programming Languages and Distributed Computing
• Spatial Information

All students will undertake a research project, working on a real-world computer science research question. To support you and provide direction, you'll be matched with one of our expert computer scientists.

Up to 50 points can be from these areas outside of computer science:

• Mathematics and Statistics
• Geomatics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

(Subject to approval by the course coordinator and the academic division offering the subject.)

Handbook: Course structure

Our graduates go on to work as:

• Software developers and engineers
• Systems and cybersecurity analysts
• Data scientists and analysts
• Digital policy advisors
• Project managers.

Employers in this field include:

• IT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Google
• Consulting firms including Deloitte and Accenture
• Major banks and financial services firms such as ANZ and NAB
• Academic and public research institutions such as universities.

Semester 1 (starts 28 February 2022): 30 November 2021

Semester 2 (starts 25 July 2022): 31 May 2022

Applications must be submitted with all required documentation by the closing date to be considered for that semester. You can apply at any time prior to the application closing dates, even if you have not received your final results and/or completion statements, provided you supply a copy of your results to date.