Master of Computing (Advanced)

Program Requirements

The Master of Computing (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, of which:

A minimum of 48 units must come from completion of 8000-level COMP courses

The 96 units must consist of:

6 units from the completion of one of the following courses:

COMP6250 Professional Practice: Holistic Thinking and Communication (6 units)

COMP8260 Professional Practice: Responsible Innovation & Leadership (6 units)

12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

COMP6442 Software Construction (6 units)

COMP6445 Computing Research Methods (6 units)

24 units from completion of

COMP8800 Advanced Computing Research Project, which must be taken twice, in consecutive semesters (12+12 units)

24 units from the completion of one of the following Specialisations:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
• Cyber Security
• Computational Foundations
• Data Science
• Human Centred and Creative Computing
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• Software Development

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18 units from completion of further 6000, 7000 or 8000 level courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science or ENGN Engineering

12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Students who do not achieve a GPA of 6 in the first 48 units of courses attempted will be automatically transferred to the Master of Computing.

Students who do not have the approval of an identified supervisor for COMP8800 by week 1 of their final two semesters will be automatically transferred to the Master of Computing.

Specialisations

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Foundations
• Computer Systems
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Human-Centred and Creative Computing
• Software Development

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Academic Advice

Semester 1 starters should enrol in courses in both the First and Second Semesters and can change their Semester 2 courses all the way until July.

Before selecting what courses to enrol in, you should read CSS advice on enrolling and check the Computing Course Substitutions webpage.

Electives

Electives must be Postgraduate courses and can be found by searching Postgraduate courses on Programs and Courses.

Before selecting electives, please read the enrolment pattern in the Study tab to see how many electives you may choose and where they fit in your program. A minimum of 48 units must come from completion of 8000-level COMP courses, or non-COMP courses listed included in the Specialisations.

When choosing elective courses, check the course listing on Programs and Courses to ensure that you have the required and assumed knowledge before enrolling. If you do not, consider changing your planned enrolment to make sure you take the pre-requisite course(s).

Specialisations

Students are required to complete a specialisation and should follow specialisation lists as specified in the Academic Year that they commenced their degree.

Please select the appropriate year from the drop down box at the top right of the page to see specialisation lists and details that apply to you on the 'Study Tab.

Check the pre-requisites for the courses in your chosen specialisation, 8000-level courses normally require specific 6000-level courses to have been completed. Many courses only run once per year.

Advanced Computing Research Project

This is a 24 unit research project taken in your second year over two consecutive semesters.

In your first year, take some time to consider what you would like to do for this capstone project and explore current research in the School of Computing by browsing the Project Opportunities website; talking to your lecturers, the VCOMP convenor, tutors, and other students who have done projects; and filtering the School of Computing’s People page by your area of interest to find possible supervisors.

Credit/Exemptions

Students may be able to obtain an exemption or credit for some of the introductory courses included in the core.

Applying for status involves a rigorous evidence-based check to determine whether we have sufficient confidence that you have achieved the learning outcomes of the course to a sufficient level.

Instructions on how to apply for credit/exemptions can be found here. Applications must be submitted by listed deadlines.

Where a student has received credit for courses, a maximum of one credited course may be counted towards a specialisation.

A maximum of 6 units of credited 8000-level courses can count towards the minimum 24 unit of 8000-level courses program requirement.

Exempted courses do NOT count towards a specialisation.

Courses for which you receive an exemption should be replaced by elective COMP courses. You need to seek permission to replace exempted courses with non-COMP courses.

Any awarded course credit counts towards the unit requirements of your program and may shorten the length of your degree. If the duration of your degree is shortened, international students electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) will be revised to reflect the new end date of the degree. This may have implications on your visa conditions. Students are advised to contact the Department of Home affairs for more information.

Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed?

Review the information on Getting Started at CSS and then contact Student Enquiries at student.css@anu.edu.au