Program Requirements

The Master of Computing (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, of which:

A minimum of 48 units must come from completion of 8000-level COMP courses, or non-COMP courses listed included in the Specialisations.

The 96 units must consist of:

6 units from the completion of one of the following courses:

COMP6250 Professional Practice: Holistic Thinking and Communication

COMP8260 Professional Practice: Responsible Innovation & Leadership

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

COMP6442 Software Construction

COMP6445 Computing Research Methods

24 units from completion of

COMP8800 Advanced Computing Research Project, that must be taken twice, in consecutive semesters (12+12 units)

24 units from the completion of one of the following Specialisations:

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Systems

Computational Foundations

Data Science

Human Centred and Creative Computing

Machine Learning

Professional Computing

18 units from completion of further 6000-, 7000- or 8000-level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science, or non-COMP courses included in specialisation lists

12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Unless otherwise stated, a course used to satisfy the requirements of one specialisation may not be double counted towards satisfying the requirements of another specialisation.

Students who do not achieve a GPA of 6 in the first 48 units of courses attempted will be transferred to the Master of Computing.

Students who do not have the approval of an identified supervisor for COMP8800 by week 1 of their final two semesters will be transferred to the Master of Computing.

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Master Research

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Master Research Training

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Specialisations

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0
• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with a GPA of 5.0/7.0, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.

Cognate Disciplines

Computer Science, Software Engineering. Prospective students with other computing degrees, such as Information Technology or Science (with a major in computing), will be considered on a case by case basis.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

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.

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 study such as a PhD.

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, as well as in academia.

It is hoped that this degree will receive professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society from 2019. Prior to accreditation, students who require ACS professional accreditation should undertake the Master of Computing instead.

Learning Outcomes

1. Professionally apply systematic computing approaches to address complex, multi-disciplinary real-world computing problems in a variety of domains.
2. Synthesise and proficiently apply advanced, integrated technical knowledge from their specialisation and other elective areas of study and the underpinning sciences and computational methods.
3. Identify and critically evaluate current developments and emerging trends within their specialization and other elective areas of study.
4. Understand the contextual factors that influence professional computing practice, and identify the potential societal, ethical, and environmental impact of computing activities.
5. Communicate effectively with colleagues, other computing professionals and the broader community employing a range of communication media and tools.
6. Engage in independent investigation, critical reflection and lifelong learning to continue to practice at the forefront of the discipline.
7. 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.
8. Demonstrate through completion of a substantial computing research project an understanding and application of research methodology and scientific writing.

Research Strengths

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

Further Information

Learn more about the degrees offered, read current student profiles to see what campus life is really like, and discover what our graduates have achieved since leaving the College —Visit the ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics website.