Master of Computer Science

This masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever evolving digital industry landscape Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory process and principles It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and realworld situationsCourse learning outcomesReflect critically on a complex body of computer scienceICT knowledge research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practiceApply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex concepts and scenarios within authentic computer scienceICT tasks and assessmentsApply communication andor collaboration skills in the design of sophisticated solutions to computer scienceICT focused tasks and assessmentsUse high level selfmanagement skills to initiate plan and execute a substantial computer scienceICT focused project

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit pointsAdmission is based on:Bachelor degree in a related discipline, orBachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, orGraduate Certificate of Computer Science (or equivalent), orEvidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.Related discipline refers to any computing/ICT-related discipline^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Bachelor degree; orEquivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.English competency requirements: