GraduateComputer Science
Master of Computer Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Computer Science at the University of Melbourne gives students a broad base of high-level computing knowledge with specialist skills in at least one area including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, programming languages and distributed computing, or spatial information science. Students complete 200 credit points, including a research methods subject, foundational and elective computer science subjects, and a compulsory 100-point research project.
Graduates work as software developers and engineers, systems and cybersecurity analysts, and data scientists at organisations including IBM, Microsoft, Google, Deloitte and major banks.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Foundational stream (for non-CS entrants): Programming and Software Development
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Systems
- Core (all students): Software Processes and Management
- Distributed Systems
- Database Systems
- Elements of Data Processing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Graphics
- or Programming Language Implementation
- Project subject (research-oriented or industry-partnered) in final year
- Research-strand students may take an extended thesis component as an alternative to the standard project
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)
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
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Computer Science or equivalent. And Have completed below prerequisite subject(s): At least 25 points of university-level mathematics or statistics subjects.
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