C04214v1 Master of Science in Advanced Computing

Overview

This course is designed for computing/information technology graduates continuing advanced study towards a research degree. It may also be of interest to computing/information technology graduates who want to undertake advanced study before entering professional practice.

The Master of Science in Advanced Computing provides entry to postgraduate study for recent/immediate graduates of information technology undergraduate programs to enable them to continue advanced study, particularly but not exclusively towards a research degree.

Course aims

This course aims to:

• develop advanced skills and knowledge in state-of-the-art and cutting-edge computing and information technology
• enable the acquisition of a conceptual and analytical understanding of advanced computing and information technology, and
• provide qualification for and entry to research studies.

Career options

On completion of this course graduates will be recognised as IT specialists/researchers who understand the issues involved in specific areas of state-of-the-art and cutting-edge computing and information technology.

Graduates are also able to apply their advanced skills and knowledge in a research environment.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Local students

Applicants should have:

• a minimum qualification equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in computing/information technology (or related discipline), or
• a Bachelor's degree plus a Graduate Diploma in computing/information technology (or related discipline) from a recognised Australian university.

The admission requirements for applicants from UTS undergraduate awards are an average mark of 65 per cent or higher, and normally with no failures in the core subjects after the first year (full time) or Stages 1 and 2 (part time) of their undergraduate degree.

The admission requirements for applicants from the UTS Graduate Diploma in Information Technology are an average mark of 75 per cent across all subjects and only one failure allowed in first semester (average to include failed results as well as mark obtained in second attempt or in taking another elective instead).

The admission requirements for other local applicants are that the extent of an applicant's knowledge and their grades gained are equivalent to the knowledge and standard required for admission as a UTS applicant. Such applicants should attach detailed transcripts of their coursework annotated with their grades to demonstrate that the extent of their knowledge and the standard of their grades satisfies these admission requirements.

Criteria for admission to these courses support the University's Equal Opportunity policy.

Applicants with insufficient formal qualifications may be admitted as 'qualifying' students. Progression to registration as a Graduate Diploma student would then depend on whether the results achieved in the Qualifying Program are of the standard specified in the offer of a place as a Graduate Diploma Qualifying Student. Applicants with insufficient formal qualifications should submit evidence to the effect that the level of their knowledge of computing is equivalent to that described above.

International students

The abovementioned standard admission requirements also apply to international applicants. International applicants cannot enter this program as qualifying students.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Exemption from subjects in the Master of Science is not normally given on the basis of previous study.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be taken on a part-time basis for six semesters over three years, or on a full-time basis for three semesters over one-and-one-half years.

Course structure

The Master of Science in Advanced Computing totals 72 credit points of study, made up of 24 credit points of core subjects and 48 credit points of elective subjects. Most subjects are six credit points each.

The core subjects provide students with an introduction to IT research culture, and an exposure to IT research methods before undertaking a research project.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The following example shows a typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester. Following the example is the list of elective subjects.

Subjects may be taken in any sequence subject to the following constraints:

• 32144 IT Research Methods Preparation must be taken in the first semester of full-time or part-time study
• 32931 Information Technology Research Methods and 32934 Research Project (12cp) must be taken after the completion of 48 credit points of study.

Note that subjects listed as electives are only offered in a particular semester (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the Faculty has the necessary resources.

Other information

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