Master of Information Sciences (Research)

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University of Canberra

Master's degree

Study Discipline: Computer Science & IT
Study Programme Details
City:Bruce, Canberra
Country: Australia
Admission Sessions:Autumn Session, Spring Session
Study Format: Full Time, Part Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site

Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Elevate your expertise in information sciences with the Information Sciences (Research) program at the University of Canberra. Designed for those with a prior degree in information sciences, this program empowers you to advance your research skills and contribute to the cutting-edge field of information technology.

Overview

Delve into advanced coursework and research spanning various engineering and IT-related domains, including statistics, business informatics, mathematics, information systems, network engineering, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. Guided by expert supervisors, you will develop research methodologies, craft proposals, and present a formal thesis. Graduates have diverse career paths, from network security engineer to software engineer, web application developer, project manager, or pursuing a Ph.D. in research.

As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) under the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, domestic students benefit from a fee offset throughout the standard course duration.

Admission Requirements

To embark on this research-focused journey:

  • CRICOS Code: 055937G
  • A degree in information sciences (e.g., Bachelor of Business Informatics, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering) with an average grade of credit or better; or
  • A Master of Technology or equivalent with an average grade of credit or better and evidence of research capacity at the Master’s level.
  • English Language Requirements: IELTS Band 6.5, PTE Academic 58
  • Inf. Sc. Research Methodology
  • Inf. Sc. Research Proposal
  • Master of Inf. Sc. Thesis

The fee of the programme is  $31,000 per year.

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Information Sciences (Research) program are well-equipped for dynamic career outcomes. Whether entering the workforce with specialized skills or pursuing further research, this program opens doors to a realm of possibilities.

Related Career Pathways

IT Project Manager, Network Security Engineer, Ph.D. Researcher, Software Engineer, Web Application Developer

Visa Requirements:

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