Be at the leading edge of computer science and advance your professional or academic knowledge and skills with a Master's degree. Enhance your career with a Master of Computer Science (MCompSc). This flexible coursework and project-based programme will put you at the forefront of innovation in a rapidly developing industry. Gain specialist knowledge of computer science theories, methods and strategy, and build on your skills in computing architecture, construction, engineering and design. Examine networks, software, tools and packages, and learn more about a range of programming languages and computer-based systems. Study emerging technology and explore concepts that will form the foundations of future innovations. You can choose to focus on Computer Science courses or on Network Engineering or Software Engineering. Or choose a broad combination of all three to suit your interests and career goals. Research project Two-thirds of the MCompSc (120 points) is course work. The other third (60 points) is an individual project that involves working on a complex research problem. The project is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and demonstrate your critical thinking. Degree structure The 180-point MCompSc is divided into two parts. In Part 1 you'll take an approved combination of courses totalling 120 points. Choose courses from 400-level Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering and Software Engineering. Part 2 is the research project, which is formed of two courses: COMP501, a 15-point research essay that demonstrates that you have understood the background to the research problem that you have chosen to tackle, and COMP589, a 45-point course in which you design, implement and evaluate a solution to the problem. Duration and workload The MCompSc 180 points can be completed in one year of full-time study (three trimesters) If you are studying full time, you can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year. Part-time students doing two courses per trimester will need to do around 20–23 hours of work a week. Make sure you take this into account if you are working.