Computer Science
Overview
The advances in information technology driving our rapidly-changing world depend completely on the science behind every new development. Computer science creates the frameworks that information technology depends on, and Flinders University’s computer science degrees provide the skills, knowledge and practical training you’ll need to make your mark in an amazing and challenging field.
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Courses
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GD121
Annual indicative fees (2022):
$30,221 (Full fee paying)
Master of Computer Science
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM601
Annual indicative fees (2022):
$30,221 (Full fee paying)
Courses
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 105122F
Annual fees:
2022: $35,500
Master of Computer Science
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 105121G
Annual fees:
2022: $35,500
Flinders postgraduate Computer Science courses are an opportunity for people with a computer science, software/computer systems engineering, information technology, information systems or equivalent background to prepare themselves to tackle some of the biggest technological challenges of the 21st century.
Your career
A practical, industry-linked degree, Flinders postgraduate computer science courses will see you graduate not just with the skills to seek a career, but fully prepared to step into one.
Advanced computer science qualifications such as Flinders Master of Computer Science are in high demand in telecommunications, aerospace and defence, government, higher education and private organisations.
Potential occupations include:
- software developer
- software tester
- IT project manager
- systems analyst
- business analyst
- computational scientist
- programmer
- games programmer
- e-games designer
- IT support specialist
- webmaster
- system administrator
- database administrator
- networking and communications specialist
- researcher and developer.
Potential employers include:
- telecommunications organisations
- aerospace and defence
- government
- higher education institutions
- private organisations
- start-ups.
Professional accreditation/recognition:
All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.
What you will study
Study the theory and practical aspects of topics as diverse as computer programming, intelligent and interactive systems, digital media, robotics, systems engineering, heuristic optimisation and more. You’ll work in close consultation with industry, building scientific skills that are in demand and up-to-the-minute, and running industry-relevant projects.
You won’t just study the science, you’ll DO the science in a real-world environment.
The Master of Computer Science involves significant project work, notably a major individual project that may tackle an industry-relevant problem or a research question.
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline, and for the masters program hold the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.
Entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline or hold the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.
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