Master of Information Sciences (Research)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
If you already have a degree in information sciences, but are looking to take your research skills to the next level, this course lets you extend your knowledge and make valuable new contributions to the pioneering field of information technology (IT). You will undertake advanced coursework and research across a broad spectrum of engineering and IT-related areas, including statistics, business informatics, mathematics, information systems, network engineering, software engineering, artificial in
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Research)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 055937G
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Course overview
If you already have a degree in information sciences, but are looking to take your research skills to the next level, this course lets you extend your knowledge and make valuable new contributions to the pioneering field of information technology (IT). You will undertake advanced coursework and research across a broad spectrum of engineering and IT-related areas, including statistics, business informatics, mathematics, information systems, network engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and more. Under the professional guidance of an expert supervisory panel, you will be introduced to research methodology, learn how to frame a research proposal and then prepare a formal thesis to be presented in seminar-form at the end of your study. Upon graduation, you will have a range of career and study choices available to you, such as entering the workforce as a job-ready network security engineer, software engineer, web application developer or project manager, or pursuing a PhD in research. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership. 2. Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 8 · R 7 · W 7 · S 8
- TOEFL iBTOverall 102L 28 · R 24 · W 27 · S 26
- PTE AcademicOverall 73L 79 · R 65 · W 65 · S 79
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership.
Additional entry requirement
Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $62,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Information Sciences (Research)canberra.edu.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source