Master of Science

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The Master of Science is normally undertaken purely by research on a topic that is agreed between the student and supervisor and is endorsed through university processes. Some coursework studies may be included during your candidature as recommended by the university. You will be supervised by academic staff, with suitable qualifications and proven research skills in the fields of Computer Science or Mathematics.

Course Essentials

How to apply

Applications have closed for this course.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

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College of Engineering and Science

Careers

  • academic and research focused positions in the relevant fields of study.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

The Master of Science is normally undertaken purely by research on a topic that is agreed between the student and supervisor and is endorsed through university processes. Students may include some coursework studies during their candidature as recommended by the university. Academic staff, with suitable qualifications and proven research skills, supervise students in research fields of Computer Science or Mathematics.

Units and electives

This course is of 2 year duration on a full time basis or part time equivalent.

Semester 1

Semester 2

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Admission Information

  • Completed a Master degree by research or coursework or a relevant four year Honours degree or its equivalent at a high standard in Computer Science, Information Technology or Mathematics.

How to apply for this course

Applications have closed for this course.

Please contact the College of Engineering and Science for the next course intake date.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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