GraduateComputer Science
Master of Information Technology (Computer Science)
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
This is QUT's conversion and advanced-standing pathway into computer science at postgraduate level: it takes students with an IT-adjacent or quantitative background (sometimes without a CS-specific undergraduate degree) and builds them up through core computing fundamentals before letting them specialise in the computer science stream, which covers algorithms, software engineering practice and more advanced topics like machine learning or systems programming depending on electives chosen.
QUT's IT faculty sits close to Brisbane's growing tech and games sector, and the program includes an industry project unit in most specialisations, connecting students with real companies for a semester-length applied piece of work rather than a purely academic thesis. This industry-facing structure is a deliberate differentiator from more research-oriented computer science master's programs at other universities.
International students using the degree as a skilled-migration pathway make up a substantial share of the cohort, and the computer science specialisation specifically targets the kind of software development and systems roles that align with Australia's skilled occupation lists, though the degree's actual content is solid computing education rather than a migration-only credential.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
- Foundation units (for students without a CS background): Programming Fundamentals
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Software Engineering Practice
- Advanced Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Machine Learning
- Distributed Systems
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Mobile Application Development
- an industry-based project unit or
- alternatively
- a research-based project for students intending further postgraduate study
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
2-year program: bachelor's degree (any discipline) with GPA 4.0/7.0. 1.5-year program: bachelor's in IT with GPA 4.0/7.0, or bachelor's (any discipline) GPA 4.0/7.0 plus 3 years FTE professional IT experience, or a Graduate Certificate in IT (GPA 4.0/7.0).
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