Master of Computer Science Advanced

Overview

This degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students for the Master of Computer Science - Research or Doctoral research programs. In particular this degree allows students to specialise in at least two majors and research methods training.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering, with at least a 60% average.

Applicants will be required to attend a UNIX Workshop during Orientation Week, unless they can demonstrate proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (for example C++ or Java) and operating systems (eg: UNIX or Linux).

Course Requirements

The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 96 credit points, including:

(a) CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Computer Science (6cp)

(b) At least six (6) subjects (36cp) chosen from a major subject list;

(c) At least six (6) subjects (36cp) chosen from a second major subject list;

(d) Satisfactory completion of CSCI940 Research Methodology (6cp) and;

(e) CSCI991 Project (12cp)*

*Enrolment in CSCI991 Project (12 cp):

(i) if a mark of 75% is attained in CSCI940 Research Methodology, entry into CSCI991 Project (12cp) will be permitted.

(ii) if a mark of 75% is NOT attained in CSCI940 Research Methodology then the candidate must take an additional two (2) subjects (12cp) of 900 level subjects.

These subjects would normally be chosen from the CSCI Graduate Subject List.

However, the Head of School may approve subjects from another discipline. Such a subject would normally come from 900 level ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS subjects, though alternatives from other disciplines can be considered if of relevance to a chosen programme of study. This approval must be sought PRIOR to enrolment in the subject.

Areas of Major Study

Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in 2 of the following:

• Information Security

• Multimedia Intelligent Processing

• Software Engineering & Project Management

Requirements for majors

Professional Recognition

The Master of Computer Science Advanced is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Informatics - informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au