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Master of Computer Science

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: SIA-177688UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Master of Computer Science is designed for applicants with a bachelors degree in computer science or information technology (or a related field). There are other ways to meet admission requirements see Entry Requirements. You can focus on one or several areas of interest when choosing from the range of computer science courses, including an advanced research project at masters level. You will be taught by a mix of internationally renowned lecturers, industry professionals and leading researchers. Our learning spaces are some of the most innovative in the world, allowing students to share ideas, help each other and socialise.

Course record

CRICOS

00025B

Studies in Australia

Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-queensland/courses/master-of-computer-science.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

1.5-year degree (24 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need: A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content.

English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia · China
Common pathwayFoundation background · Bachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree · Master degree
Offer fieldsComputer Science · Accounting
1
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Computer Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.83/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
2
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.96/4.0top band · approx. top 5%
3
ChinaBachelor background
Master of Computer ScienceMaster degree · Master of Computer Science · Offshore
Percentage84.15%strong band · approx. top 15-20%
4
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)Bachelor degree · Electrical Engineering · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.77/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%
5
MalaysiaFoundation background
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor degree · Data Science · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 4.0/4.04.00 · top band · approx. top 5%

Campuses & intake dates

  • St Lucia