Master of Computer Studies
Why study the Master of Computer Studies at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31st December 2010.
The Master of Computer Studies is the third award level of the fully articulated program which provides qualified applicants with the opportunity or graduate study at three progressive levels: Graduate Certificate; Graduate Diploma; Master
Emphasis is placed upon the structured design of algorithms for computer-based implementations of real-life tasks. The expression of algorithms in a programming language C++ and the interactive execution, analysis and use of programs are also discussed. Practical elements of basic hardware components are introduced.
Also studied are: advanced algorithmic designs and programming techniques; informal notions of program specification and verification; a high-level description of the abstract architecture of the von Neumann machine; numerical and non-numerical applications; and social issues.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Semesters Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MCompStud |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | No longer offered |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 72 |
| Benefits | Further Postgraduate Opportunities: Master of Computer Studies graduates, who have completed COMP 695, are eligible to apply for admission to candidature for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to candidature for the degree of Master Computer Studies, an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree and have a knowledge of Computer Science equivalent to at least the second year level of the UNE Bachelor of Computer Science Degree. Candidates who have other qualifications and/or experience deemed to be adequate preparation for candidature will also be considered. |
| Academic Colours |
powder blue (BCC 193) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Master of Computer Studies Students for 2008
• This document provides information on course requirements to assist you in completing your 2008 re-enrolment. The information has been updated from 2007 course information to include any unit changes made during the 2007 academic review cycle.
• Please take a moment to look at requirements for your course as this information will help you select units for study in 2008.
Course Requirements
Candidates must complete units at 300 level or above to the value of 72 cp as follows:
1. not more than 36 cp from Group 1; and
2. not less than 36 cp from Group 2.
Units Offered
Group 1: COMP 309, 311, 315, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323,389, 391, 393.
Group 2: COMP 503, 504, 507, 508, 509, 511, 513, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 570, 580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 695 (research project).
With the permission of the Course Coordinator, one unit offered in the University may be substituted for one of the units listed in Groups 1 and 2.
Requirements for COMP 695
To complete requirements for COMP 695 a candidate must undertake a research project approved by the School and shall present a thesis embodying the results of that project.
The thesis shall be written in concise English and, except with the special permission and in exceptional circumstances, shall not exceed 20 000 words, exclusive of tables, plates, figures and appendices. A successful thesis must show capacity on the part of the candidate for independence of thought and critical evaluation of the candidate’s own and published work in his/ her field of study.