2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Computer Science
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Computer Science |
Abbreviation: |
MCompSc |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
585 |
CRICOS Code: |
012129F |
Overview
This degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students for the Master of Computer Science - Research or Doctoral research programs. Candidates may choose to complete a single major in a sub-discipline such as Multimedia Information Processing, Software Engineering, Computer and Network Security or Intelligent Systems.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering, with at least a 60% average. Knowledge of C++ and UNIX is assumed.
Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points including:
(a) At least three (3) subjects (18 cp) chosen from one major subject list;
(b) At least one (1) subject (6 cp) from the subject list of another major;
(c) Plus an additional four (4) subjects (24cp) of 900 level subjects. These subjects are normally to be selected from the CSCI Graduate Subject List. A student given prior permission by the Head of School may select up to two (2) 900 level ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS subjects in place of subjects in the CSCI Subject List. The Head of School may approve a 900 level subject from another discipline if it is of particular relevance to a chosen program of study. This approval must be sought PRIOR to enrolment in the subjects.
Areas of Major Study
Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
• Computer and Network Security
• Intelligent Systems
• Multimedia Information Processing
• Software Engineering
Requirements for majors
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | ||
Multimedia Information Processing Subject list: | ||||
Pattern Recognition |
Autumn |
6cp | ||
Image and Video Processing |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Computer Vision |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Software Engineering Subject list: | ||||
Formal Methods in Software Engineering |
Autumn |
6cp | ||
Software Engineering Requirements and Specification |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Software Testing and Analysis |
Autumn |
6cp | ||
Service-Oriented Software Engineering |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Computer and Network Security Subject list: | ||||
Coding for Secure Communication |
Autumn |
6cp | ||
Network Security |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Advanced Computer Security |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Intelligent Systems Subject list: | ||||
Computational Intelligence |
Autumn |
6cp | ||
Perception and Planning |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Reasoning and Learning |
Spring |
6cp | ||
Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.