Master of Computer Science

Master of Computer Science is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Advanced computer science with specialisations including cybersecurity, machine learning/big data, network security and software engineering. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to advanced software, data, security, systems and computing roles.

Qualification level
Master
Field
Information Technology
Typical duration
2 years
Study destinations
4
Partner offerings
13

Course overview

Why study Master of Computer Science?

  • Advanced computer science with specialisations including cybersecurity
  • Machine learning/big data
  • Network security
  • Software engineering

The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to advanced software, data, security, systems and computing roles.

Career direction

Where could this course take you?

Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.

  • Advanced software
  • Data
  • Security
  • Systems and computing roles.

Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.

Grace partner network

Where can you study Master of Computer Science?

Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.

Study in Australia

Grace partners offering this course

2 Grace partner options currently shown.

Explore Australia

University of Wollongong

Master of Computer Science

Campus
Wollongong
Duration
2 years
Intakes
Autumn, Spring
International tuition
A$86,880 (2026)
Provider registration
00102E

Edith Cowan University

Master of Computer Science

Campus
Perth
Duration
-
Intakes
-
International tuition
-
Provider registration
00279B

Destination context

Why study MSc CS in Australia?

Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.

Advanced computer science with specialisations including cybersecurity, machine learning/big data, network security and software engineering.

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.

English language requirements

English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.

Plan in AUD

What could it cost?

University / course costs

Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.

Destination costs

Student visa (subclass 500)
A$2,500
Official financial capacity reference
A$29,710

12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover

Timing

Intakes and when to apply

Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.

Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.

Student questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is Master of Computer Science?
Master of Computer Science is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Advanced computer science with specialisations including cybersecurity, machine learning/big data, network security and software engineering. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to advanced software, data, security, systems and computing roles.
What will I learn?
Advanced computer science with specialisations including cybersecurity, machine learning/big data, network security and software engineering.
What careers can this course support?
Advanced software, data, security, systems and computing roles. Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 2 years. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
13 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 4 destinations.

Source transparency

Course information reviewed by Grace International

Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.

1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.

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