Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) (8112)
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Western Sydney University Program Code: 8112
AQF Level: 9
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) program exposes students to advanced topics and research in ICT. This program is comprised of a coursework component that is followed by a full-time-equivalent year of supervised research training. The primary objective of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop research skills appropriate to the ICT discipline. This program provides a pathway to Higher Degree Research studies by engaging students in research projects within the university or in collaboration with an external organisation.
Study Mode
Two and a half years full-time.
Location
Location
Campus
Attendance
Mode
Advice
Parramatta Campus
Full time
Internal
Accreditation
The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) is accredited at Professional Level by the Australian Computer Society
To be eligible for admission, you must have successfully completed
A Bachelor degree, Bachelor Honours degree or a Masters degree in any discipline.
To be eligible for up to 40 credit points of advanced standing, you must have successfully completed
An undergraduate degree in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Computing or Information Systems; or
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
Advanced standing from foundation units are subject to approval by the relevant Director of Academic Programs (DAP).
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
