Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Computer Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Computer Science

Abbreviation:

MCompSc

My University:

Computer Science, Software Engineering, Multimedia, Intelligent Systems, Network Security

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On campus (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.

Applicants will be required to attend a UNIX Workshop during Orientation Week, unless they can demonstrate proficiency in an object-oriented programming language (for example C++ or Java) and operating systems (eg: UNIX or Linux).

Course Requirements

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) 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:

INFO933

Pattern Recognition

Autumn

6

ECTE903

Image and Video Processing

Spring

6

CSCI935

Computer Vision

Spring

6

Software Engineering Subject list:

CSCI910

Formal Methods in Software Engineering

Autumn

6

CSCI928

Software Engineering Requirements and Specification

Spring

6

CSCI926

Software Testing and Analysis

Autumn

6

CSCI927

Service-Oriented Software Engineering

Spring

6

Computer and Network Security Subject list:

CSCI966

Coding for Secure Communication

Autumn

6

CSCI968

Advanced Network Security

Autumn

6

CSCI971

Advanced Computer Security

Spring

6

Intelligent Systems Subject list:

CSCI964

Computational  Intelligence

Autumn

6

CSCI944

Perception and Planning

Spring

6

CSCI924

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 http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 13 November, 2012