GraduateComputer Science
Master of Computer Science
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Computer Science at the University of Sydney gives students the expertise to address challenges in generative AI, cybersecurity, programming, software engineering and network systems, from foundational knowledge through to specialised skills. Students complete foundation subjects, computing professional core subjects, specialist computing subjects and a professional capstone or research project, with an advanced-entry pathway available for applicants who already hold a computing qualification.
Graduates take on roles designing, implementing and evaluating computer science solutions across IT companies, consulting firms and financial services. Sydney is ranked first in Australia and 36th in the world for computer science and information systems.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Foundation units (extended pathway only): Introduction to Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics for Computing
- Software Construction and Design
- Computer Networks
- Database Systems
- Machine Learning Fundamentals
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Software Development
- choose between Industry Project
- Research Project (with academic supervisor)
- or Coursework Capstone Project
- Standard pathway (relevant bachelor's): approximately 1.5 years
- extended pathway: approximately 2 years
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 eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a credit average (65 percent), or an equivalent qualification.
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