Computer Science (advanced entry)
Master
Overview
About this course
Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills, you'll graduate ready to operate as a computer scientist and develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges.
Who is it for?
This degree suits those with a computing qualification who are looking to build on their experience to specialise in computer science and advance their career in a future-focused field.
As an alternative, the Master of Computer Science is available for those with no prior computing experience.
Structure
What you’ll study
The Master of Computer Science (advanced entry) is a postgraduate coursework degree. You will complete core, foundation and specialist units and have the opportunity to undertake either one or two specialisations. You will also complete a professional capstone or research project.
You will complete:
- 3 x Computing professional core subjects
- A minimum of 4 x specialist computing subjects
- 1 x professional capstone or research project, and
- Additional specialist, elective or foundation subjects.
Costs
Tuition
HK$267,385.97
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- An Australian bachelor’s degree or higher award in a cognate discipline with a credit average (65 percent), or equivalent qualification, or
- Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma or graduate certificate in this discipline or an equivalent qualification with a credit average (65 percent).
Note: A cognate discipline must show significant study in Computer Science or Information Technology areas, equivalent in volume of learning to a major. This would include a degree in a discipline deemed cognate by the Faculty, or a component within a degree not clearly in those disciplines.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band