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Course Information

Master of Science (Computer Science)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code J16

This course is designed for students who wish to undertake significant research as part of their postgraduate degree, and can lead to further postgraduate studies or a role as a project leader in innovative areas of computing.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate and research a complex Computer Science question.
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research that makes a contribution to Computer Science knowledge.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in Computer Science.
4. Use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 per cent or higher. Students with an equivalent of eight to eleven Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) units, or whose course did not contain certain expected studies, may be required to complete bridging units, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply who have a Graduate Diploma of Science (Computer Studies) with a WAM of 70 per cent or better (students may be required to complete bridging units), with equivalents considered. Additionally applicants must have completed a computing project at a Bachelor or Graduate Diploma level, or have an appropriate level of relevant work experience. Special entry may be considered for students who have relevant experience in the computing industry.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Martin MASEK

Course Structure

Students can select any level 6000, 20 credit point unit.