Master of Information Technology (Software Development)

Masters (Coursework)

Get your career as a software developer underway. You'll have the opportunity to complete a range of industry-relevant software development courses.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview

Get your career as a software developer underway. You'll have the opportunity to complete a range of industry-relevant software development courses.
Explore fundamental concepts in areas such as software engineering and IT system administration.
Delve into algorithm design and analysis exploring various data structures and techniques.
Put your advanced technical skills and knowledge into practice by participating in a group project investigating and creating solutions to address a real-world IT problem.

Further study

After successful completion of the Master of Information Technology, you may be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Acceptance is dependent on your results and completion of certain courses as part of the degree.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Information Technology is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent
or
A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Toowoomba

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 1 x 8-unit specialisation 8 4 x elective postgraduate courses 4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

90.7%

Overall satisfaction

90.8%

Skill scale

84.7%

Teaching scale

Data source