Master of Computer Science

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. Candidates may choose to complete a single major in a sub-discipline such as Multimedia Information Processing, Software Engineering, Computer and Network Security or Intelligent Systems.

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 48 credit points including:

(a) CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Computer Science

(b) At least three (3) subjects (18 cp) chosen from one major subject list;

(c) Plus an additional four (4) subjects (24cp) of 900 level subjects. These subjects are normally to be selected from the CSCI Graduate Subject List. A student given prior permission by the Head of School may select up to two (2) 900 level ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS subjects in place of subjects in the CSCI Subject List. The Head of School may approve a 900 level subject from another discipline if it is of particular relevance to a chosen program of study. This approval must be sought PRIOR to enrolment in the subjects.

Areas of Major Study

Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:

• Computer and Network Security

• Intelligent Systems

• Multimedia Information Processing

• Software Engineering

Requirements for majors

Professional Recognition

The Master of Computer Science 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