Master of Computing

Length 2 year full-time
Minimum 96 Units

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Academic plan 7706XMCOMP
CRICOS code 078940M
UAC code
- 830804 (Master of Computing)

Academic contact
- Student Enquiries

Program Requirements

The Master of Computer Science requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

COMP6250 Professional Practice 1

COMP8260 Professional Practice 2

COMP6442 Software Construction

24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:

Artificial Intelligence

Computational Foundations

Computer Systems

Information and Human Centred Computing

Software Engineering

12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP8715 Computing Project

COMP8755 Individual Computing Project

12 units from completion of courses in the subject area COMP Computer Science.

6 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Either:

24 units from completion of the Professional Computing specialisation

Or:

24 units from completion of further courses in the subject area COMP Computer Science

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	COMP6442	COMP8701	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Computing Elective course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	COMP8705	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Elective course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	COMP8715	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Computing Elective course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	COMP8715	Computing Specialisation course 6 units	Computing Elective course 6 units	Computing Elective course 6 units

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 with a minimum of 3 courses in mathematics and/or computing.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Annual indicative fee for domestic students: $29,280.00

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $39,024.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

The Master of Computing is a two year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with:

Exposure to best practice in computing.
Cutting edge courses in areas of relevance to computing practitioners.
An opportunity to specialise in a computing sub-discipline, e.g. artificial intelligence, computer systems, computational foundations, information and human centred computing or software engineering.

Professional development for practicing computing professionals, including the development of excellent English written and oral communication skills in the ICT context.
The opportunity to undertake research of personal or professional relevance.
An opportunity for non-computing graduates to transition to the computing industry.
Professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), with the Professional Computing Specialisation.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

Computing jobs are currently projected to be amongst the fastest growing occupations of our time - so there is no shortage of jobs. This degree can be utilised to access wider a corporate career, as well as a path to further academic undertakings.

Graduates are ideally positioned to take on challenging roles in their chosen sectors and become leaders in the ICT industry. They can work across a range of industries in a variety of roles, including Data Mining Specialist, Big Data Analyst, Human-Computer Interaction Specialist, Software Developer, Embedded systems developer, Network Architect, Systems Analyst, Computer Engineer, Advanced Software Solutions Engineer and Software Architect.

Our graduates work in many organisations including IBM, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Intel, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Accenture Australia, Bloomberg, National Australia Bank, Citigroup, Deloitte, Unisys and the Australian Government.

Students seeking professional accreditatiion with the Australian Computer Society should complete the Professional Computing Specialisation and the group project version of COMP8715, which is 12u taken as 6u in two consecutive semesters.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Professionally apply systematic computing approaches to address complex, multi-disciplinary real-world computing problems in a variety of domains.
Synthesise and proficiently apply advanced, integrated technical knowledge from their specialisation and other elective areas of study and the underpinning sciences and computational methods.
Identify and critically evaluate current developments and emerging trends within their specialization and other elective areas of study.
Understand the contextual factors that influence professional computing practice, and identify the potential societal, ethical, and environmental impact of computing activities.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, other computing professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.
Engage in independent investigation, critical reflection and lifelong learning to continue to practice at the forefront of the discipline.
Work effectively and proactively within cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams, demonstrating autonomy, ethical conduct, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility to achieve computing outcomes at a high standard.

Further Information

Students who have completed a comparable course in previous university studies will be granted an exemption for COMP6700 or COMP6710 and instead undertake an additional COMP course.

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The Master of Computing degree is two years duration and will expose students to best practice in computing. The degree is accredited with the Australian Computer Society. Cutting edge courses, professional development courses including developing excellent English written and oral communitation skills in the ICT context, together with specialised computing skills and research projects make this a dynamic and exciting discipline to study.

Single degree

This degree requires the completion of 96 units
18 units are compulsory courses
12 units of research project or 24 units of research project for students with outstanding results
36 units of a specialistation of your choice
24 units of additional COMP courses
6 units of elective

Double degree

This degree is not available as a double degree.
Students who have completed a Graduate Diploma of Computing with 70% Distinction average may articulate into the Master of Computing with up to 48 units of advanced standing.

About this degree

Typically students will enrol in 24 units per semester (four courses).

Enrolment Status

Domestic students are able to enrol in fewer courses each semester which is called studying part time. It will extend the duration of the degree and there are limitations to how long you can take to complete the degree
If you are an international student you must always study full time.

Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

You should read the ATTACHED for information about course availability and suggested enrolment patterns.
Students may take ENGN8150 in place of ESEN6101. ENGN8150 caters more specifically for technical degrees whereas ESEN6101 is a a more general course.
COMP8705 should not be taken in SEmester 1 without permission. Please contact the College to discuss this.
You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester
You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
If you have not studied computing before, you should choose the followng courses: Semester 1: COMP6700

Majors and Minors

See available majors and minors for this program

You must complete one specialisation from the following list:

Artificial Intelligence
Computational Foundations
Computer Systems
Software Engineering

If you are seeking professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society, you should complete a 24 unit minor/specialisation in Professional Computing. Courses from this minor/specialisation are indicated on the attachment in the section above "Importnat things..."

Electives

You should read the information found at the link below including the study plan which outlines the courses you need to complete:
http://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/program/7706XMCOMP
You should read the attached for information about computing electives that you can choose from:
With approval from the program convenor you may be able to study a course from another ANU College.

Study Options