Master of Computer Science Advanced

Course Description

The Master of Computer Science (Advanced) degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students for the Master of Philosophy or Doctoral research programs.

Students are also able to exit from the Advanced program with a Master of Computer Science if they fulfil the requirements of the degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English language requirements, assumed knowledge and credit transfer details are available from Course Finder.

Course structure

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)*

*Note: CSCI991 Project (12 cp) -

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

(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.

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

GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800) 

An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context. 

Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.

For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.

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:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au