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Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Sydney
Tower 1 'Darling Park, Level 2, 201 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Wollongong (On Campus): $73505 (2026) total course fee
Intakes
Autumn 2026 | Spring 2026
Study Mode
On Campus
Eligibility
Work and life experience:
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:
English language proficiency:
English Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic:
TOEFL (Internet-based):
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Cognate subjects in the CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Image Processing for Autonomous Systems
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Cognate subjects in the CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Machine Learning and Big Data
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Specialisation Option — 18 credit points
Software Engineering for the MCompSc
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Specialisation Option — 18 credit points
Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 1 — 6 credit points
Big Data Analytics
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 1 — 6 credit points
Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 3 — 6 credit points
Service-Oriented Software Engineering
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 3 — 6 credit points
Modern Cryptography
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 2 — 6 credit points
Advanced Network Security
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > No Specialisation Options > Group 2 — 6 credit points
Research Project
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 12 credit points
Perception, Planning and Interactions
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Research Methodology
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Security, Ethics and Professionalism
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
Strategic Network Design
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
Programming and Data Structures
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
Web Development
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
System Analysis and Project Management
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
Professional Capstone Project
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 12 credit points
Data Management Systems
Master of Computer Science at CCNU > Core — 6 credit points
Network and Information Security
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > Specialisation Options — 18 credit points
Cyber Security for MCompSc
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > Specialisation Options — 18 credit points
Emerging Topics in Cyber Security
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > No Specialisation Options > Group 4 — 6 credit points
Security Essentials
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > No Specialisation Options > Group 4 — 6 credit points
Mathematics for Cryptography
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List > Cognate subjects in the CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Web Server Programming
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Computer Vision Algorithms and Systems
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Software Testing and Analysis
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Big Data Management
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Cryptography and Secure Applications
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Master of Computer Science at Wollongong > CSCI Graduate Subject List — 6 credit points
Common Questions
The Master of Computer Science offers four specialisations: Cyber Security (offered at both Wollongong and Liverpool campuses), Machine Learning and Big Data, Network and Information Security, and Software Engineering. If you do not wish to select a specialisation, you will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge as well as professional skills in computer science.
Yes, the Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
The indicative session fee for 2026 is $18,376 and the total indicative course fee is $73,505 for a full-fee paying place at the Wollongong campus. In 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the listed fees.
The course has two intakes in 2026: Autumn Session starting 2 March 2026 (application deadline: 9 December 2025 for international students and 31 December 2025 for domestic students) and Spring Session starting 27 July 2026 (application deadline: 5 May 2026 for international students and 31 May 2026 for domestic students).
Yes, if you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program. Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects. UOW values lifelong learning and recognises various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained.
Application
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