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Master of Computer Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Computer Science |
Abbreviation: | MCompSc |
UOW Course Code: | 585 |
CRICOS Code: | 012129F |
Study Areas / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Information and Communication Technology,Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Information and Communication Technology, Software Engineering, Multimedia Information Processing, Intelligent Systems, Computer and Network Security |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Location: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Master of Computer Science is designed to provide advanced studies at a professional level, and to also prepare students for the Master of Philosophy or Doctoral research degrees.
The majors include:
- Computer and Network Security
- Multimedia Information Processing
- Software Engineering
- Intelligent Systems.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English language requirements, assumed knowledge and credit transfer details are available from Course Finder.
Course structure
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points including:
(a) CSCI920 Contemporary Topics in Computer Science;
(b) At least three (3) subjects (18 cp) chosen from one major subject list;
(c) 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.
Requirements for majors
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | ||
Multimedia Information Processing Subject list: | ||||
Pattern Recognition | Autumn | 6 | ||
Image and Video Processing | Spring | 6 | ||
Computer Vision | Spring | 6 | ||
Software Engineering Subject list: | ||||
Formal Methods in Software Engineering | Autumn | 6 | ||
Software Engineering Requirements and Specification | Spring | 6 | ||
Software Testing and Analysis | Autumn | 6 | ||
Service-Oriented Software Engineering | Spring | 6 | ||
Computer and Network Security Subject list: | ||||
Coding for Secure Communication | Autumn | 6 | ||
Advanced Network Security | Autumn | 6 | ||
Advanced Computer Security | Spring | 6 | ||
Intelligent Systems Subject list: | ||||
Computational Intelligence | Autumn | 6 | ||
Perception and Planning | Spring | 6 | ||
Reasoning and Learning | Spring | 6 | ||
Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au