Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Information Technology at the University of Melbourne equips students with advanced technical IT skills in areas such as computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. It offers industry-aligned curriculum, internships, and is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Lead IT innovation with the Master of Information Technology at Australia's leading university*.
The Master of Information Technology is for students who want to gain advanced technical IT skills and expertise in computing*, cybersecurity, distributed computing, human-computer interaction or artificial intelligence. You'll be equipped to create technical solutions and drive success in business, government, health, entertainment, society and more.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards
Choose your specialisationChoose your specialisation: in Artificial Intelligence, Computing*, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing or Human-Computer Interaction. Tailor your study to your career goals and interests.
* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards. From 2027 onwards, students will have the option to choose not to specialise.
Learn from world leading expertsLearn the critical skills needed to manage and implement computer systems at different scales. Develop the advanced technical expertise and teamwork skills to keep you at the forefront of the IT industry, and have the opportunity to apply them through our industry-based learning subjects.
Industry aligned curriculumAccess internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
Internationally recognised qualificationThe Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies you for international membership with regarded organisations.
Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduatesDomestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Information Technology. Find out more about fees and scholarships.
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Lead IT innovation with the Master of Information Technology at Australia's leading university*.
The Master of Information Technology is for students who want to gain advanced technical IT skills and expertise in computing*, cybersecurity, distributed computing, human-computer interaction or artificial intelligence. You'll be equipped to create technical solutions and drive success in business, government, health, entertainment, society and more.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards
Choose your specialisation: in Artificial Intelligence, Computing*, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing or Human-Computer Interaction. Tailor your study to your career goals and interests.
* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards. From 2027 onwards, students will have the option to choose not to specialise.
Learn the critical skills needed to manage and implement computer systems at different scales. Develop the advanced technical expertise and teamwork skills to keep you at the forefront of the IT industry, and have the opportunity to apply them through our industry-based learning subjects.
Access internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.
The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies you for international membership with regarded organisations.
Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Information Technology. Find out more about fees and scholarships.