2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Computer Studies*
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Computer Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MCompStud |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
1.5-2 years (3-4 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1510 |
CRICOS Code: |
034148K |
* Please note this course is currently under review and there may be changes for students commencing from Spring Session 2009. Please contact the Faculty for further information.
Overview
This course has been specifically designed to allow students with a Bachelor degree outside the computing field to gain a Master level qualification in the area.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, with at least a 60% average.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 12 subjects, including:
1. Eight (8) Core Subjects;
2. No more than two (2) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least two (2) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | |||
Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Problem Solving |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Applied Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Information Technology & Citizen's Rights |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Data Structures |
Autumn |
6 | |
Object & Generic Programming in C++ |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Interacting Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Elective Subjects List A | |||
Plus no more than 2 subjects from: | |||
Software Development Methods & Tools |
Spring |
6 | |
Markup Languages |
Autumn |
6 | |
Java Programming & Applications |
Spring |
6 | |
Distributed Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Elective Subjects List B | |||
Plus at least 2 subjects from: | |||
Information & Communication Security Issues |
Spring |
6 | |
World Wide Networking |
Spring |
6 | |
Database Design & Implementation |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Performance Tuning |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Engineering Practices & Principles |
Spring |
6 | |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 | |
Artificial Intelligence |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Computer Interface |
Autumn |
6 | |
Real Time Programming |
n/o 2009 |
6 | |
Organisation of Programming Languages |
Spring |
6 | |
Computer Security |
Autumn |
6 | |
Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Studies is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Student Income Support
In 2007, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) announced that it has made provisions to extend student income support (Austudy and Youth Allowance) to students undertaking professionally oriented masters programmes.
The Master of Computer Studies has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible Masters programme for Student Income Support.
Students who have queries about their income support eligibility should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.

