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Master of Computer Science

PostgraduateECU-CSC-MAS2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Rise to the top in computer science

Become a critical thinker in ICT, using research skills to analyse complex scenarios in the workforce. Move beyond a computer science “doer” and become an orchestrator. Learn how to run large ICT projects in a professional setting. 

Study method
100% online study with practicum placement
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
10

Indicative first year fee

$31,900

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Computer Science

About this degree

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Entry requirements

Study method requirements

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as computing professionals including roles as developers, software engineers, systems analysts and digital architects in a wide range of areas, from programming and system development, through to project management and systems architectures.

Possible future job titles include:

Apps Developer

Data Analyst

Programmer

Systems Analyst

Systems Architect

Web Developer.

Professional recognition

Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
ICT Business and Systems AnalystsOver $120K Up 62.5%
ICT Security SpecialistsN/A^

N/A^

Software and Applications Programmers$93K to $120K Up 38.1%
^ There is no data available