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Master of Computer Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Computer Studies |
Abbreviation: | MCompStud |
UOW Course Code: | 1612 |
CRICOS Code: | 067081G |
Study Areas / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Computer Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Information Systems, Database, Network, Security, Informatics, Software Programming, Multimedia, Internet. |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn / Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Master of Computer Studies is a program for students without a computer science degree who wish to gain the programming and computer science skills to work as a professional in the industry.
The program involves ten core subjects (60 credit points); no more than three (3) subjects (18 credit points) from Elective Subjects List A; plus at least three subjects (18 credit points) from Elective Subjects List B. See the Course Program listed below
Students completing the Master of Computer Studies with a 60% average will be guaranteed entry into the Master of Computer Science.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English language requirements, assumed knowledge and credit transfer details are available from Course Finder.
Course structure
Candidates must successfully complete 16 subjects to a value of 96 credit points, including:
1. Ten (10) Core Subjects to a value of at least 60 credit points;
2. No more than three (3) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least three (3) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Core Subjects - Ten (10) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code | Subject name | Session | Credit Points |
Information Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Algorithms and Problem Solving | Autumn/ Spring | 6 | |
Procedural Programming | Autumn/ Spring | 6 | |
Applied Programming | Autumn/ Spring | 6 | |
Professional Practice & Ethics | Autumn | 6 | |
Algorithms and Data Structures | Spring | 6 | |
Object & Generic Programming in C++ | Autumn/ Spring | 6 | |
Interacting Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Systems Development | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Database Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Elective Subjects for List A- No more than three (3) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code | Subject name | Session | Credit Points |
| Introduction to W3 Technologies | Spring | 6 | |
| MCS9236 | 3D Modelling and Animation | Spring/Summer | 6 |
| MCS9262 | Systems Security | Spring | 6 |
| MCS9205 | Software Development Methods & Tools | Spring | 6 |
| MCS9213 | Java Programming and Applications | Spring | 6 |
| MCS9224 | Human Computer Interaction | Autumn | 6 |
Elective Subjects for List B- At least three (3) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code | Subject name | Session | Credit Points |
Software Process Management | Autumn | 6 | |
Database Design and Implementation | Autumn | 6 | |
Database Performance Tuning | Spring | 6 | |
Software Engineering Practices and Principles | Spring | 6 | |
Distributed Systems | Autumn | 6 | |
Systems Administration | Spring | 6 | |
Artificial Intelligence | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Human Computer Interface | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Operating Systems | Spring | 6 | |
Computer Graphics | Autumn | 6 | |
Organisation of Programming Languages | Spring | 6 | |
Mobile Applications | Spring | 6 | |
Game Development | Autumn | 6 | |
Game Engine Fundamentals | Spring | 6 | |
Security Engineering | Not offered in 2014 | 6 | |
Cryptography and Secure Applications | Autumn | 6 | |
Multimedia Computing | Autumn | 6 | |
Network Security | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Enterprise Computing | Spring | 6 | |
Internet Applications | Autumn | 6 | |
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING/INTERNSHIP SUBJECTS
GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800)
An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context.
Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.
For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
accreditation / 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 programs.
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.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au