Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology (IT)
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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Postgraduate – Commonwealth supported students
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.
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Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
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 Applications ATAR, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
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Course details
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 the a lot 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'll learn to
- You'll gain the knowledge and skills to anticipate the changing direction of IT
- You'll learn the application of contemporary and emerging technologies, including cloud and high-performance computing, agile web development and software project design and management.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
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