Graduate Coursework Study
The degree programs listed below are offered under the auspices of the University’s newest graduate school, the Melbourne School of Information. The MSI’s suite of programs includes career-focussed options that span all aspects of the use of information as a scientific, social, and business tool across the professional disciplines. Many of the the MSI’s graduate programs do not require completion of an undergraduate major in an IT area, and are accessible to graduates in other disciplines as well as to students who have completed an IT-related undergraduate major.
For more details of the Melbourne School of Information and its degree programs, including profiles of students and staff, visit the MSI website.
Building on a Previous IT Major
Students who have completed a first degree in a computing discipline may apply to enter these programs.
Selection is based on the duration and content of that prior study, and on the grades attained; and also takes into account relevant work experience that may have been gained since graduation. Students undertake a period of advanced course work, building on their prior knowledge of programming and a range of other fundamental skills and techniques.
In some cases students with significant technical knowledge of the topics included in these degrees may be granted advanced standing that reduces the required study duration.
Minimum and maximum durations are shown beside each program.
Not Requiring a Previous IT Major
Students with an interest in computing and information systems but whose first degree is in a different area may apply to enter these programs.
Selection is based on the topic area of the first degree and on the grades attained; and also takes into account relevant work experience that may have been gained since graduation.
These programs include subjects that provide foundational programming and computing skills, and are open to students with limited or no prior programming or computing experience.
Required study duration varies across the degrees and also varies within each program, depending on exact background and prior knowledge, and is assessed at the time of application.
Minimum and maximum durations are shown beside each program.
Research Higher Degrees (RHD)
Students who have already completed the equivalent of four or more years of university study in a computing or information systems discipline may apply to enter these programs. Applications are assessed on the breadth and depth of the prior study and on the grades attained, and also take into account any other relevant work or research experience.
Students work on an individual research project under the supervision of one or members of the academic staff of the Department.
- Master of Philosophy in Engineering [1.5 to 2 years]
- PhD in Engineering [3 to 4 years]