Computer Science

Overview

The advances in information technology driving our rapidly-changing world depend completely on the science behind every new development. Computer science creates the frameworks that information technology depends on, and Flinders University’s computer science degrees provide the skills, knowledge and practical training you’ll need to make your mark in an amazing and challenging field.

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Courses

Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Tonsley
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2GD121

Annual indicative fees (2023):
$37,200 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Master of Computer Science

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Tonsley
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM601

Annual indicative fees (2023):
$37,200 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

*Available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024.

Flinders postgraduate Computer Science courses are an opportunity for people with a computer science, software/computer systems engineering, information technology, information systems or equivalent background to prepare themselves to tackle some of the biggest technological challenges of the 21^st century.

Your career

A practical, industry-linked degree, Flinders postgraduate computer science courses will see you graduate not just with the skills to seek a career, but fully prepared to step into one.

Advanced computer science qualifications such as Flinders Master of Computer Science are in high demand in telecommunications, aerospace and defence, government, higher education and private organisations.

Potential occupations include:

software developer
software tester
IT project manager
systems analyst
business analyst
computational scientist
programmer
games programmer
e-games designer
IT support specialist
webmaster
system administrator
database administrator
networking and communications specialist
researcher and developer.

Potential employers include:

telecommunications organisations
aerospace and defence
government
higher education institutions
private organisations
start-ups.

Professional accreditation/recognition:

All our Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Computer Science degrees are accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Professional ICT courses accredited by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered status as ICT professionals.

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What you will study

Study the theory and practical aspects of topics as diverse as computer programming, intelligent and interactive systems, digital media, robotics, systems engineering, heuristic optimisation and more. You’ll work in close consultation with industry, building scientific skills that are in demand and up-to-the-minute, and running industry-relevant projects.

You won’t just study the science, you’ll DO the science in a real-world environment.

Practical experience

The Master of Computer Science involves significant project work, notably a major individual project that may tackle an industry-relevant problem or a research question.

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Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Master of Computer Science

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline, and for the masters program hold the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.

Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.