Technology

Master of Computer Science

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Experiment and innovate in computer science

Our Master of Computer Science has a major research component and projects are supervised by leading academics from world-class research groups. Their fields of expertise include computer vision, evolutionary computation, distributed systems, computer networks, high-performance computing, formal verification and systems modelling. 

What will you do?

  • Build advanced technical knowledge and skills.
  • Learn to design and construct large software systems.
  • Propose and conduct an advanced research project.
  • Deliver a report and public presentation on your work.

Foundational programming skills and familiarity with at least one object-oriented programming language are required to enter the program. Our assignments are usually written in Java or C++.

Where could it take you?

High-performing graduates may be able to proceed to further research study. You could take gaming environments to a whole new level. You could break ciphers or automate cloud security analyses. Perhaps you’ll develop interfaces for the visually impaired. A master degree will give you a competitive edge in all sorts of exciting computer science careers.

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


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM039
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a completed Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) or a completed Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) or a completed Graduate Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 4.5 is required.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students2191.3%
    All students23100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS001330G
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Assumed KnowledgeObject- oriented programming
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree with a major in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students2191.3%
    All students23100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $35,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $48,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates are well equipped to seek employment within the software development industry, and can build rewarding careers in the scientific, entertainment, networking, software engineering and defence sectors.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society  (ACS). It is designed to provide a professional qualification in computing and information technology. It also provides the necessary academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  (IEEE) and the Association for Computing Machinery  (ACM).

Potential careers

Computational Engineer, Computational Scientist, Computer Game Designer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Defence Scientist, IT Manager, Scientist, Systems Programmer, Internet Consultant, Multimedia / Web Designer, Software Specialist, Software Developer


Degree Structure

The Masters program includes:
  • one (3 units) core foundation course
  • three (9 units) core electives.
  • seven (21 units) computer science electives
  • two (15 units) research project
The 48-unit master's program normally takes four semesters of full-time study. However, duration may be reduced in the case of students with honours or master's-level qualifications in computer science. As part of the 48 units, students are required to undertake a research project, deliver a public presentation and write a report on their research. The project is normally completed over two consecutive semesters.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Master of Computer Science

Example Study Plan

Core course
  • COMP SCI 7007  Specialised Programming
Choice of Computer Security stream courses:
  • COMP SCI 7412  Secure Software Engineering; or;
  • COMP SCI 7092  Mobile and Wireless Systems
Choice of Data and Information Management stream courses:
  • COMP SCI 7094  Distributed Databases & Data Mining; or;
  • COMP SCI 7401  Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
Choice of Networks stream courses:
  • COMP SCI 7045  Distributed High Performance Computing or;
  • COMP SCI 7092  Mobile and Wireless Systems
Research Project
  • COMP SCI 7099A  Master Computer Science Research Project - Part A
  • COMP SCI 7099B  Master Computer Science Research Project - Part B
Electives
Choice of 7 Computer Science electives:

  • COMP SCI 7000  Software Architecture
  • COMP SCI 7010  Special Topics in Computer Science A
  • COMP SCI 7012  Special Topics in Computer Science B
  • COMP SCI 7023  Software Process Improvement
  • COMP SCI 7044  Computer System Security
  • COMP SCI 7045  Distributed High Performance Computing
  • COMP SCI 7092  Mobile and Wireless Systems
  • COMP SCI 7093  Evolutionary Computation
  • COMP SCI 7094  Distributed Databases & Data Mining
  • COMP SCI 7401  Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
  • COMP SCI 7402  Introduction to Geometric Algorithms
  • COMP SCI 7403  Mining Big Data
  • COMP SCI 7406  Secure Programming
  • COMP SCI 7407  Advanced Algorithms
    COMP SCI 7408  Modelling and Analysis of Complex Systems PG
  • COMP SCI 7409  Search Based Software Engineering
  • COMP SCI 7410  Computer Graphics
  • COMP SCI 7411  Event Driven Computing
  • COMP SCI 7412  Secure Software Engineering
  • COMP SCI 7413  Introduction to Quantum Computing

Assessment

Research project, written assignments, practical work and/or examinations.


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