The University of Sydney

Master of Computer Science (advanced entry)

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills, you'll graduate ready to operate as a computer scientist and develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges. This degree suits those with a computing qualification who are looking to build on their experience to specialise in computer science and advance their career in a future-focused field. As an alternative, the Master of Computer Science is available for those with no prior computing experience.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 111671D
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Course overview

Gain expertise, skills and experience in a growing field which underpins our society. By combining technical knowledge, real-world experience and problem-solving skills, you'll graduate ready to operate as a computer scientist and develop innovative solutions that address technological challenges. This degree suits those with a computing qualification who are looking to build on their experience to specialise in computer science and advance their career in a future-focused field. As an alternative, the Master of Computer Science is available for those with no prior computing experience.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have: - An Australian bachelor’s degree or higher award in a cognate discipline with a credit average (65 percent), or equivalent qualification, or - Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma or graduate certificate in this discipline or an equivalent qualification with a credit average (65 percent). Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

65%

65%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have: - An Australian bachelor’s degree or higher award in a cognate discipline with a credit average (65 percent), or equivalent qualification, or - Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma or graduate certificate in this discipline or an equivalent qualification with a credit average (65 percent).

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$58,750per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Computer Science (advanced entry)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Computer Science (advanced entry) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements