GraduateComputer Science
Master of Information Technology
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
La Trobe's Master of IT runs on a 240 credit point, two-year structure by default, but drops to 180 points and 18 months for anyone entering with a cognate Australian bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or information systems, a meaningful shortcut that a lot of applicants coming from a non-technical undergraduate background don't get. Foundational subjects in database logic, programming, network engineering and cybersecurity run early, with entrepreneurship and project management folded in as transferable skills rather than treated as an afterthought elective.
Where the degree earns its ACS accreditation is in the specialisation list, which reaches further than a typical Australian IT masters: artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, Internet of Things, networking, software engineering, and, less commonly offered, quantum information technology. That last one reflects La Trobe's investment in quantum computing research at its Bundoora campus rather than being a token addition to a course list.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 7 parts
- Database Logic and Data Structures
- Programming
- Network Engineering
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Professional Practice
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship in IT
- Specialisation (choose one): Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things
- Networking
- Quantum Information Technology
- or Software Engineering
- Elective subjects to complete the credit point total
- Capstone project or industry-based subject in final year
- 240credit points over 2 years standard
- 180credit points/18 months for cognate-entry applicants
- ACS-accredited
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)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
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)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
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
Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 240cp/2yr pathway (any discipline), or 180cp/1.5yr pathway (cognate: computer science, IT, or information systems).
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