The Master of Computer and Information Sciences is for those looking to advance their undergraduate qualification, improve their career opportunities, or explore a specialist area of interest. The master’s thesis, a significant research project, is at the heart of the programme. You develop the skills and judgement to manage and lead teams of information and communication technology professionals. The programme can serve as a pathway to further study at doctoral level.
In order to be admitted to the Master of Computer and Information Sciences an applicant must have completed the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the papers at level 7 or above.
Structure and content
The Master of Computer and Information Sciences allows you to focus your studies on one of the discipline clusters below, or combine papers from different clusters.
Discipline clusters include:
You will take the core paper Research Methods, and will complete either a research project or thesis under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor. Your project or thesis may involve the creation of a software artefact.
Enrolment in a thesis is subject to achieving at least a B- average in course work papers including a pass in Research Methods I and approval of research proposal.