GraduateComputer Science
Master of Computing
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin's Master of Computing is built for career-changers rather than CS undergrads looking to specialise further. The entry requirements assume a bachelor's degree plus some demonstrated programming, operating systems, and computing maths background, and the first stretch of the course deliberately re-teaches fundamentals before splitting into the three available majors: Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Artificial Intelligence.
What distinguishes it from a lot of one-size-fits-all computing conversion masters is the credit arrangement for Curtin's own graduates. Someone who already did a Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Computing at Curtin can be granted up to a full semester of credit, effectively turning this into an 18-month top-up for internal students while still running as a full two-year program for outsiders.
The major project in the final stage is where the specialisation actually gets tested. Students in the Cyber Security stream, for instance, end up doing something closer to an applied security research piece than a generic capstone, which matters given Perth's growing resources-sector demand for industrial cyber security skills specifically, an angle Curtin leans into given its mining and energy industry connections.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Semester 1: Programming Fundamentals
- Computer Systems Fundamentals
- Computing Mathematics
- Database Systems
- Semester 2: Data Structures and Algorithms
- Networks and Security Fundamentals
- major-track foundation unit
- elective
- Semester 3: Major units (Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Artificial Intelligence stream) x3
- elective
- Semester 4: Advanced major units
- Major Project (capstone, specialisation-specific)
- up to one semester's credit available for Curtin Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Computing graduates
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated knowledge/skills in programming, operating systems, and computing mathematics (or equivalent); Master Qualifying Program pathway available for those who don't meet direct entry.
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