C04215v1 Master of Science in Advanced Computing (Extended)

Overview

This course is designed for computing/IT graduates continuing advanced study towards a research degree. It may also be of interest to computing/IT graduates who want to undertake advanced study before entering professional practice. The 'extended' Master's level program is designed to enable students to develop their studies in a chosen and specialised area of information technology.

The Master of Science in Advanced Computing (Extended) provides entry to postgraduate study for recent/immediate graduates of IT undergraduate programs to enable them to continue advanced study particularly, but not exclusively, towards a research degree. The 'extended' level provides deeper knowledge in a chosen and specialised area of information technology.

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
• apply the skills and knowledge necessary for successfully undertaking professional roles in a chosen specific specialisation, and
• provide qualification for and entry to research studies.

Career options

On completion of this course, graduates are 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 and are able to apply their advanced skills and knowledge in a research environment. The broad range of knowledge of the current and future demands of the IT industry and a deeper understanding of a specialised area in IT/computing provide graduates with the necessary preparation for their chosen career path.

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 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 if they can demonstrate evidence of general and professional qualifications, such as other post-secondary school qualifications that can establish the applicant's aptitude, knowledge and practical experience, which will satisfy the Faculty Board in Information Technology that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue postgraduate studies.

International students

The abovementioned standard admission requirements also apply to international applicants. International applicants with insufficient formal qualifications are not admitted.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Exemption from subjects in the Master of Science in Advanced Computing program 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 eight semesters over four years, or on a full-time basis for six semesters over two years.

Course structure

The Master of Science in Advanced Computing (Extended) totals 96 credit points of study, made up of 24 credit points of core subjects, 48 credit points of elective subjects and 24 credit points of specialisations. Most subjects are 6 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 specialisation options, the introductory subjects for each specialisation and the list of electives.

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

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre on: