The Master of Computer Science provides education in both the theoretical paradigms and practical skills required to design and implement computer based systems. It enable computing graduates to extend their skills in a number of areas and prepares students for either higher degree study or advanced employment in the Australian and international information technology industry and public service sectors.
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in computer science, information technology, ICT based engineering or a closely related discipline
the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English requirement
IELTS 6 (W 6 / S 6)TOEFL iBT 60 (W 18 / S 18)PTE Academic 50 (W 50 / S 50)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (W 169 / S 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.