Course summary
The Master of Computer Science (Network and Information Security) focuses on preparing current Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals with a Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Information Technology for managerial roles related to information technology. It can also prepare you for an ICT research degree: Master of Philosophy or PhD.
This Degree
Master of Computer Science graduates solve complex real world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies, and by developing and deploying computer applications.
What you will study
You will study subjects in Advanced Computer Security, Advanced Network Security, and Mathematics for Cryptography. You will be able to put theory into practice with an individual capstone project.
Course information
Study area
Information & Communication Technology
Campus
Wollongong
Course Code
431
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Duration
2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
083839K
UAC Code
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Recognised Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of 60% in any area. Applicants with other qualifications and substantial relevant professional experience may be considered.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Applicants with a Bachelor degree in Computer Science may apply for credit for 24 credit points (1 session).
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $16,392 (2020) | $65,568 (2020) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact UOW Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Recognised Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of 60% in any area. Applicants with other qualifications and substantial relevant professional experience may be considered.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $17,184 (2020) | $68,736 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2018.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
|
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2019 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | Wollongong | Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | Wollongong | Orientation: 20 July 2020 Applications Close
|
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solve complex real world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies and by developing and using computer applications. | ||||||
| 2 | Research, synthesise and apply key information and expert judgement in computer software design and project planning. | ||||||
| 3 | Interpret theoretical, practical and professional information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both computer scientists and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 4 | Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in computer science techniques, industry trends and standards | ||||||
| 5 | Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards. | ||||||
Course Structure
This degree requires satisfactory completion of:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| CSCI814 | IT Project Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSCI851 | Advanced Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSCI803 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Select one of the following | |||
| CSCI835 | Database Systems | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSCI862 | System Security | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT826 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one of the following | |||
| MTS9302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| And | |||
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CSCI920 | Contemporary Topics in Computer Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Students must take one of the following:* | |||
| CSCI991 | Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| CSCI992 | Professional Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| Plus 3 subjects (18 cp) towards a major plus 4 subjects (24cp) from CSCI Graduate Subject List - see listing below | |||
| OR 2 subjects (12cp) in a no major option plus 5 subjects (30cp) from CSCI Graduate Subject List - see listing below | |||
* Enrolment in CSCI991 Project (12cp) will be permitted for students who receive final grade of 75% or above in CSIT940 Research Methodology and an average of 75% or greater in all other subjects. Where students receive a final grade of less than 75% in CSIT940 Research Methodology or do not achieve a 75% average in all other subjects, the candidate must enrol in CSCI992 Professional Project (12cp ). Interested students should contact the Academic Program Director whilst undertaking CSIT940 Research Methodology. In addition, CSCI991 Project or CSCI992 Professional Project must be completed in the major that the student completed or if completing the no major option related to the advanced subject that they complete.
Majors
Candidates may choose to complete a major in:
- Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning and Big Data
- Network and Information Security
- Software Engineering
Or may wish to complete the 'No Major' option.
Intelligent Systems
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI964 | Computational Intelligence^ | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI944 | Perception and Planning | 6 | Spring |
Machine Learning and Big Data
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI933 | Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI935 | Computer Vision Algorithms and Systems | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI946 | Big Data Analytics^ | 6 | Spring |
Network and Information Security
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI968 | Advanced Network Security^ | 6 | Autumn |
| INFO912 | Mathematics for Cryptography | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
Software Engineering
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods^ | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI926 | Software Testing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI927 | Service-Oriented Software Engineering | 6 | Spring |
No Major
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following group of 2 subjects | |||
| Group 1 | |||
| CSCI964 | Computational Intelligence^ | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| Group 2 | |||
| CSCI933 | Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI946 | Big Data Analytics^ | 6 | Spring |
| Group 3 | |||
| CSCI968 | Advanced Network Security^ | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
| Group 4 | |||
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods^ | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI927 | Service-Oriented Software Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| Plus a subject from the CSCI Graduate Subject List | |||
Please note that the subjects marked ^ above have pre-requisites.
CSCI Graduate Subject List
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI926 | Software Testing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI927 | Service-Oriented Software Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI933 | Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI935 | Computer Vision Algorithms and Systems | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI944 | Perception and Planning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI946 | Big Data Analytics | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI964 | Computational Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI968 | Advanced Network Security | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
Cognate Subject | |||
| Students may complete 1 of these subjects. Students wishing to undertake a second subject from this list must obtain prior approval from the Academic Program Director. Further, students must seek approval from the Subject Coordinator to ensure they have assumed knowledge. | |||
| CSCI941 | Advanced Topics in Computer Science A | 6 | Not offered in 2020 |
| CSCI942 | Advanced Topics in Computer Science B | 6 | Not offered in 2020 |
| CSCI943 | Advanced Topics in Computer Science C | 6 | Not offered in 2020 |
| ECTE903 | Image and Video Processing | 6 | Spring |
| INFO911 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | 6 | Autumn |
| INFO912 | Mathematics for Cryptography | 6 | Autumn |
| INFO913 | Information Theory | 6 | Not offered in 2020 |
Accreditation & professional recognition
The degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). ACS has global reciprocal agreements, recognising your degree internationally.
Why choose this course
The University of Wollongong has one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems. We work closely with industry partners to ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. We ensure students study real-world projects and interact with and learn from industry professionals to ensure their job-readiness upon graduation.