GraduateComputer Science

Master of Philosophy, School of Computing

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Master of Philosophy, School of Computing is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Systems and Society, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Graduates are expected to critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$56,900
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

2 terms of coursework

  • The Master of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 60,000 words on an approved topic. If approved the thesis may take an alternative form, such as a performance, experimental prototype and/or corpus of creative work
  • Completion of a standard program for a Master of Philosophy requires a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units of enrolment in the research component

Admissions

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy program you should have completed a relevant four-year undergraduate degree from an eligible university, or a postgraduate qualification with a significant research thesis component. There must be a supervisor at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science who is available and willing to supervise your research, and you must have identified a research project. Admission to a Master of Philosophy degree at ANU requires: 1. An Australian Bachelor degree with an overall grade of distinction (high distinction is often required) or its international equivalent, or 2. Another degree with a significant research/thesis component that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1), or 3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1). All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . You may be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate that you have significant research experience and a background equivalent to these qualifications. The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science encourages prospective students to take a self assessment test to determine their suitability for admission/scholarship before completing the pre-application process . If you think you might qualify, you can also check out our guide on how to apply .

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