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 Science (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. In demand globally You can use the Master of Science (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. If you’d like to gain even more real-world experience, you can choose to complete an internship in a science or technology-related workplace for course credit. More than just technical skills We know that employers today are looking for more than just specialist technical capability. To round out your skill set, select from a range of high-level professional subjects, including scientific communication, modelling, simulation and more. Course structure Successful completion of 200 credit points, made up of: Discipline core subjects (50 points) Discipline elective subjects (at least 37.5 points) Professional skills subjects (12.5–25 points) Research project (75 points). You’ll select elective subjects from a diverse offering, focusing on at least one area of: Knowledge systems Programming languages and distributed computing Information systems Mathematics Statistics Spatial information science Linguistics. Career outcomes 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.