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Master of Computer Science

A Master of Computer Science goes into how software and computing systems work, from algorithms and programming to areas such as artificial intelligence, security and data.

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How long it takes
18 to 24 months
full time
Level
Masters degree (coursework)
University
Leads on to
Software Engineer
$131,900 median pay
Taught by
9 providers
5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Master of Computer Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Software Engineer

    Software engineers design, build and maintain the software a business or its customers rely on, from a mobile app to the systems running behind a website.

    What else you need

    Complete the relevant technical coursework and practical projects. The qualification is an education route; employers assess role-specific technical skills and experience.

    Median pay$131,900

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Machine learning engineers build the systems that turn data into predictions, then keep those models working reliably once real users depend on them.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$127,400 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Master of Computer Science.

  • Algorithms and data structures
  • Software development
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Computer systems and security
  • Research or capstone project

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), published by the Australian Government Department of Education. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.