Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Computer Science is designed for applicants with a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology (or a related field). This program is available in multiple durations, and you can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements.

Program Highlights

• Complete your choice of courses that cover topics from advanced computer science, software engineering, information systems, communication systems, interaction design, research, and more. In total, there are nearly 50 courses to choose from.
• Undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem from the broad fields of electrical, computer systems, or software engineering.
• Benefit from a program that offers a flexible study plan. Because the Master of Computer Science has such a large number of courses to choose from, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests, your industry, or your career goals.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Computer Science, you must meet specific requirements based on the duration of the program you wish to undertake.

1.5-year Degree (24 units of study)

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or
• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content.
• You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1-year Degree (16 units of study)

• A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or
• A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content.
• You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant Disciplines for Previous Qualifications

For a 1.5-year degree, if your bachelor's degree was not awarded in computer science or software engineering, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:

• Data structures and algorithms
• At least 2 programming courses
• Discrete mathematics or algebra
• At least 3 from the following:
  • Computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
  • Computer networks or communication networks
  • Operating systems
  • Databases or information systems
  • Probability and statistics

For a 1-year degree, if your bachelor honours degree was not awarded in computer science or software engineering, you must have successfully completed at least 16 courses with computer science and/or information technology discipline content in your tertiary studies. At least 2 courses must be at an advanced level in your final year of study.

GPA Equivalent

The GPA equivalent required for this program varies depending on where you studied and your qualification. You can find the specific GPA equivalent for your situation by selecting your country and qualification.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, and speaking 19.
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub-bands.
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub-bands.

Inherent Requirements

To complete this degree, you must meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes.

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Computer Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

The approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units) for domestic students is $9,540. For international students, the approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units) is AUD $58,056.

Government Assistance

Domestic places in the Master of Computer Science are Commonwealth supported, meaning the cost of your education is shared between you and the Australian Government.

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

Applying Online

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent near you. The program code for the Master of Computer Science is 5522.

Important Dates

The closing date for this program is:

• To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
• To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.