Computers are changing the world, and our lives. We've been saying that for decades, and we’ll keep saying it, because computing technology just keeps on advancing.

You probably have what a few decades ago would have been called a super-computer sitting in your pocket right now.

The Master of Computer Science will give you a broad base of high-level knowledge to keep up with these advances, with specialist skills in at least one area of knowledge systems, programming languages and distributed computing, information systems, mathematics/statistics, spatial information science or linguistics.

In demand globally

You can use the Master of Computer Science as a pathway to a PhD or to the workforce, where you may meet our alumni working in software design, cybersecurity, information architecture and programming.

Take on real-world research problems

You’ll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV. You’ll complete an independent project in your chosen research area, supported by one of our academic experts.

Our graduates go on to work as:

• Software developers and engineers
• Systems and cybersecurity analysts
• Data scientists and analysts
• Digital policy advisors
• Project managers.

Employers in this field include:

• IT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Google
• Consulting firms including Deloitte and Accenture
• Major banks and financial services firms such as ANZ and NAB
• Academic and public research institutions such as universities.