Master of Computer Science

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Mode
On campus
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
MACSC
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Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
Commonwealth supported
Non-tuition fees
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SATAC code
ACM126
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Prerequisite
None
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Assumed knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent in computer science, computer systems engineering, or software engineering from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed graduate diploma (AQF level 8) or higher in computer science from a recognised higher education institution.
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Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Computer Science

Program code: MACSC

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 66 units for all Core courses, and
  • 30 units from Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

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Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 66 units for all Core courses, and
  • 30 units from Electives

Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Ethics, Privacy and Security in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Course code
ARTI5006
Units
6
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Course name
Machine Learning Algorithms
Course code
ARTI6003
Units
6
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Course name
Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Course code
ARTI6000
Units
6
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Course name
Programming for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Course code
COMP5004
Units
6
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Course name
Event Driven Computing (PG)
Course code
COMP5050
Units
6
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Course name
Industry Research Project
Course code
COMP5800
Units
6
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
Course code
COMP6000
Units
6
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
Course code
COMP6024
Units
6
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Course name
Security Architecture and Engineering
Course code
INFO6003
Units
6
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Course name
Cloud Security
Course code
INFO6004
Units
6
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Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
Course code
PROJ5001
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete exactly 30 units from the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Course name
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Course code
ARTI5001
Units
6
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Course name
Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Course code
ARTI5002
Units
6
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Course name
ICT Internship 1
Course code
COMP4901
Units
6
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Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
Course code
COMP5003
Units
6
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Course name
Deep Learning Applications
Course code
COMP6004
Units
6
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Course name
Requirements and User Experience
Course code
COMP6023
Units
6

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APrf Lingqiao Liu

Program Director

College of Engineering and Information Technology

School of Computer Science and Information Tech

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