Graduate · Computer Science
Master of Information Sciences (Research)
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A research master's in the information sciences at the University of Canberra, two years full-time (up to six years maximum), worth 48 credit points: a 30 credit point thesis, 6 credit points of research methodology and proposal work, and 12 credit points of approved coursework. Research spans statistics, mathematics, information systems, business informatics, network and software engineering and artificial intelligence, supervised by academics in those areas. Entry requires a bachelor's degree in information sciences at credit level or equivalent, plus evidence of research capacity. Domestic students are typically covered by a Research Training Program fee offset. Graduates continue to doctoral study or move into research and specialist technical roles. It suits computing and IT graduates who want a research qualification or a route into a PhD.
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Admissions
A bachelor degree with honours (or equivalent) in a related field, and an approved research proposal with confirmed supervisor availability.
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