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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Master of Computing

  • Masters (Coursework)

This course provides foundational programming and theoretical knowledge, allowing students to specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Cyber Security.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
MC-COMP, 107621D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$39,074 per year / $78,148 total

About this course

Overview

This course covers fundamental programming and theoretical knowledge followed by an opportunity to specialise in one of the three key computing majors:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or Engineering

OR

A bachelor's degree and demonstrated knowledge and skills in programming, operating systems, and computing mathematics

Students may be eligible to apply and be granted CRL for up to one semester of study if they have completed Curtin's Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Computing or an equivalent study from other Australian universities.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.0

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding in advanced and emerging computing disciplines, extending beyond undergraduate-level learning and providing a foundation for originality in developing and applying ideas, including within research contexts.
  • Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities in new, unfamiliar, or broader multidisciplinary environments relevant to advanced and emerging computing disciplines.
  • Communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them, clearly and unambiguously to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, using appropriate formats and digital technologies across advanced and emerging computing contexts.
  • Integrate knowledge and manage complexity within advanced and emerging computing disciplines, formulating sound judgments based on incomplete or limited information while reflecting on the ethical, social, and professional responsibilities linked to these judgments.
  • Recognise computing as a global discipline with diverse perspectives, demonstrated through engagement with varying viewpoints and international contexts across advanced and emerging computing domains.
  • Demonstrate the learning skills necessary for ongoing, self-directed, and autonomous professional development and lifelong learning within advanced and emerging computing disciplines.

Credit for prior study or work

Students may be eligible to apply and be granted CRL for up to one semester of study if they have completed Curtin's Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Computing or an equivalent study from other Australian universities.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at Curtin University.
82.6%
Overall satisfaction
89.5%
Skill scale
80.2%
Teaching scale
73.6%
Employed full-time
$90k
Average salary
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