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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Computer Science

Master of Computer Science
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 41,600
Country Rank#24
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever evolving digital industry landscape.

Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory, process and principles. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline. The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and real-world situations.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI6201	Networking Technologies	20
CSI6207	Systems Analysis and Database Design	20
CSI6208	Programming Principles	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI6199	Cyber Security	20
CSI6203	Scripting Languages	20
CSI6209	Artificial Intelligence	20

**Year 2 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI6219	Principles of Project Management	20
MAT6206	Data Analysis and Visualisation	20
CSI6210	Current Topics in Computer Science	20

Year 2 - Semester 2

Students are required to enrol in either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6223 Work Experience Project (if approved) in their final semester of study, having completed all other course requirements.

Students enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following unit

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CSI6223	Work Experience Project	60
Students NOT enrolled in the Work Integrated Learing program complete the following unit
CSI6224	Applied Project	60

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:

1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points

Admission is based on:
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or
- Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or
- Graduate Certificate of Computer Science (or equivalent), or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
*Related discipline refers to any computing/ICT-related discipline

^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $41,600
Career Prospect
Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as computing professionals including roles as developers, software engineers, systems analysts and digital architects in a wide range of areas, from programming and system development, through to project management and systems architectures.

Possible future job titles

Apps Developer, Data Analyst, Programmer, Systems Analyst, Systems Architect, Web Developer

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University