Computer Science (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Computer Science
Length
2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course offers traditional training to computer professionals who design, manage, maintain and enhance large computer software systems, especially knowledge-based systems.
Course structure
Students will undertake 13 subjects and a thesis to complete this course.
Specialised subjects include Intelligent Computing Systems, Co-Operating Computer Systems, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Games Programming, Databases, Network Engineering, Software Engineering and Software Systems, and Web Development. Studnets should note they make out the award for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science after completing the first year of the Master's course only if they decide not to proceed to the second year of the Master's course.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Three-year Bachelor degree in computer science or four-year engineering degree with substantial computer science content (equivalent to third-year computer science). Applicants with a four-year computer science (Honours) or computer systems engineering degree are eligible for direct entry into second year.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science or those with an Honours degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent, may be given credit (Advanced Standing) for some subjects and complete the course in a shorter time.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates can take up advanced technology and managerial positions in systems development and analysis, database development, software engineering, information systems management, and computer networks management. High-achieving graduates also have the opportunity to proceed to PhD studies
Professional recognition
This course is accredited for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.