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Master of Computer Science

The University of Melbourne

Australia

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

Overview

Computers are changing the world, and our lives. We've been saying that for decades, and we’ll keep saying it, because computing technology just keeps on advancing.

You probably have what a few decades ago would have been called a super-computer sitting in your pocket right now.

The Master of Computer Science will give you a broad base of high-level knowledge to keep up with these advances, with specialist skills in at least one area of knowledge systems, programming languages and distributed computing, information systems, mathematics/statistics, spatial information science or linguistics.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration104 Weeks
  • Intake22 July 2024, 03 March 2025, 28 July 2025
  • Study Typecampus
  • Campuses Parkville Campus
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    Grattan Street, Parkville Victoria, 3010, Australia

Course Structure

Successful completion of 200 credit points, made up of:

  • One compulsory coursework subject on research methods (12.5 points)
  • At least two foundational computer science subjects (25–37.5 points)
  • At least four elective subjects (50–62.5 points)
  • One compulsory research project (100 points)

You’ll select elective subjects from a diverse offering, focusing on at least one area of:

  • Advanced Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Programming Languages and Distributed Computing
  • Spatial Information

All students will undertake a research project, working on a real-world computer science research question. To support you and provide direction, you’ll be matched with one of our expert computer scientists.

Career Outcomes

Our graduates go on to work as:

  • Software developers and engineers
  • Systems and cybersecurity analysts
  • Data scientists and analysts
  • Digital policy advisors
  • Project managers.

Academic

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a major in Computer Science with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% (or equivalent), AND At least 25 points (two subjects) of universit

Entry Requirement

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.

 

 

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