Program Requirements
The Master of Computing (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
A minimum of 90 units must come from completion of 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses in the subject area COMP Computer Science.
The 96 units must consist of:
18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP6442 Software Construction
COMP8701 Communication for Computing Professionals I
COMP8705 Communication for Computing Professionals II
24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Foundations
Computer Systems
Information and Human Centred Computing
Software Engineering
Either:
24 units from completion of the Professional Computing specialisation
Or:
24 units from completion of courses in the subject area COMP Computer Science
24 units from completion of COMP8800 Computing Research Project
6 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Specialisations
Admission Requirements
By transfer from the Master of Computing, with a weighted average mark of at least 70% in the first 48 units of course work attempted as well as the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
If the total number of units attempted exceeds 48 in the same teaching period in which the 48th unit is attempted, exactly 48 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks.
Students will be awarded up to 48 units of course credit for completed courses listed in this Masters (Advanced) degree.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $24,816.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $33,168.00
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 (Advanced) is a two year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree targeting a research role that provides students with:
- Exposure to best practice in computing.
- Cutting-edge courses in areas of relevance to computing practitioners and researchers.
- 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 a substantial research thesis and qualify for a Higher Degree Research pathway
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have:
- a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computing and IT
- broad technical knowledge in a selection of contemporary and advanced ICT topics, with an understanding of research issues in those topics.
- excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in the technical ICT context.
- an understanding of research methodology, including literature searching, project planning, and evaluation, and thesis writing.
- experience in applying the above knowledge and skills in a substantial computing research project.
- comprehensive and in-depth technical knowledge and skills in the designated specialisation.
