Program Overview
The Computer Science at Flinders University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 27,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,655 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Data Mining
- Advanced Conceptual Modelling and Knowledge Engineering
- Embodied Conversational Agents
- Computation Intelligence
- Information Retrieval and Text Processing
- Advanced Conceptual Modelling and Knowledge Engineering
- Interactive Physics and Computer Graphics
- Computer Game Development GE
- Haptic-Enabled Systems
- Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
- Finite Element Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent in a related discipline to the specialisation selected. The Master of Science is not available to students who hold an Honours degree in the same discipline as the specialisation selected.
- Chemistry
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent with a major in Chemistry or a closely related discipline from an approved institution. Knowledge of second year chemistry is assumed.
- Computer Science
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline from an approved institution. Applicants with an approved degree in behavioural science or psychology, which includes a major in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science, are also eligible to apply. Knowledge of second year information technology is assumed.
- Mathematics
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or Statistics or a closely related discipline from an approved institution. Applicants with an approved degree that contains substantial mathematics or statistics (up to 2nd year level) are also eligible to apply. Knowledge of second year mathematics or statistics is assumed.
- Physics
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent with a major in Physics or a closely related discipline from an approved institution. Knowledge of second year physics and mathematics is assumed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,655 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 20,655 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months