Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology (IT)
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Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
and
(c) completed Mathematics Methods ATAR, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.
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English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
You'll also learn to appreciate the scientific foundations on which IT is built, and to anticipate the changing direction of IT and evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies.
The Master of IT offers three specialisations to provide in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge topics in machine learning, natural language processing, cloud computing, the internet of things and high-performance computing.
This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12 hours per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 62510
- 083866G
Why study this course?
- The Master of IT is guided by industry requirements, meaning you'll learn the latest skills and knowledge to set you apart when you graduate.
- Because of the many industry partners, you'll have many of opportunities to network with future employers to create important connections.
- This course includes hands-on learning where you'll develop computer programs in a number of contemporary scripting and programming languages.
- You have the option of including an internship unit with industry in your degree.
You'll learn to
- Gain the knowledge and skills to anticipate the changing direction of IT.
- Understand the application of contemporary and emerging technologies, including cloud and high-performance computing, agile web development and software project design and management.
- Gain skills in critical thinking, communication skills, ethical computing, working with and in industry.
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Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Accreditation
The Master of Information Technology (62510) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Applied Computing
The Applied Computing specialisation provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to explain and apply appropriate IT methodologies to help an individual or organisation achieve its goals and objectives.
You’ll also learn to appreciate the scientific foundations on which IT are built, and anticipate the changing direction of IT and evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial intelligence specialisation will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand, evaluate, design, and implement artificial intelligence systems.
Working alongside inspiring researchers and industry, you'll get hands-on practice in a variety of contemporary artificial intelligence techniques, from machine learning and deep learning to natural language processing and adaptive systems that can learn from, and adapt to, a changing and unknown environment.
You will develop in-demand skills and leadership qualities for an exciting career in AI.
