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Master of Computer Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Computer Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MCompStud |
My University: |
Computer Studies |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1612 |
CRICOS Code: |
067081G |
Overview
The objective of this program is to provide state-of-the-art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable for candidates who have a Bachelor degree in an area other than ICT and wish to pursue a career in computer science.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, in any discipline, with at least a 60% average.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 16 subjects to a value of 96 credit points, including:
1. Nine (9) Core Subjects to a value of at least 54 credit points;
2. No more than four (4) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least three (3) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Course Program
Core Subjects - Nine (9) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
MCS9102 |
Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
Algorithms and Problem Solving |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Applied Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
MCS9201 |
Professional Practice & Ethics |
Autumn |
6 |
Algorithms and Data Structures |
Spring |
6 | |
Object & Generic Programming in C++ |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Interacting Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Systems Development |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Elective Subjects for List A- No more than four (4) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Introduction to W3 Technologies |
Spring |
6 | |
3D Modelling and Animation |
Spring/Summer |
6 | |
Systems Security |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Development Methods & Tools |
Spring |
6 | |
Java Programming and Applications |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Computer Interaction |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Elective Subjects for List B- At least three (3) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
MCS9303 |
Social Informatics and the Workplace |
Spring |
6 |
Software Process Management |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Design and Implementation |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Performance Tuning |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Engineering Practices and Principles |
Spring |
6 | |
Distributed Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 | |
Artificial Intelligence |
Not offered in 2013 |
6 | |
Human Computer Interface |
Not offered in 2013 |
6 | |
Operating Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Computer Graphics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Organisation of Programming Languages |
Spring |
6 | |
Mobile Applications |
Spring |
6 | |
Game Development |
Autumn |
6 | |
Game Engine Fundamentals |
Spring |
6 | |
Security Engineering |
Not offered in 2013 |
6 | |
Cryptography and Secure Applications |
Autumn |
6 | |
Multimedia Computing |
Autumn |
6 | |
Network Security |
Spring |
6 | |
Introduction to Enterprise Computing |
Spring |
6 | |
Internet Applications |
Autumn |
6 | |
Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Studies is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programs.
The Master of Computer Studies has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_enquiries@uow.edu.au