Western Sydney University

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research)

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) exposes you to advanced topics and research in the field of Information and Communications Technology. This degree is comprised of a programwork component that is followed by a full-time-equivalent year of supervised research training. The main goal of the degree is to provide you with an opportunity to develop research skills appropriate to the ICT discipline.

Official
Duration
30 months
Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
AQF 9
Campus
Parramatta
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 092789G
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Course overview

The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) exposes you to advanced topics and research in the field of Information and Communications Technology. This degree is comprised of a programwork component that is followed by a full-time-equivalent year of supervised research training. The main goal of the degree is to provide you with an opportunity to develop research skills appropriate to the ICT discipline.

Entry requirements

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

A Bachelor degree, Bachelor Honours degree or a Master degree in any discipline; Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark (AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65; Applicants who do not meet the AAM equal to or above the minimum of 65 will be considered in exceptional circumstances, and applicants whose most recent qualification is 5+ years old shall provide additional evidence of relevant work experience or professional training, or evidence of seniority and standing in an area of endeavour and provide written support from the potential supervisor. Examples of evidence may include; work as a research assistant or laboratory technician, the writing of policy, consultancy involving the writing of reports, production of creative output, and publication of peer reviewed journal articles. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the relevant Director and the Dean of the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    A Bachelor degree, Bachelor Honours degree or a Master degree in any discipline; Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark (AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65; Applicants who do not meet the AAM equal to or above the minimum of 65 will be considered in exceptional circumstances, and applicants whose most recent qualification is 5+ years old shall provide additional evidence of relevant work experience or professional training, or evidence of seniority and standing in an area of endeavour and provide written support from the potential supervisor. Examples of evidence may include; work as a research assistant or laboratory technician, the writing of policy, consultancy involving the writing of reports, production of creative output, and publication of peer reviewed journal articles. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the relevant Director and the Dean of the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences.

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 2Western Sydney Parramatta South——$42,456per yearInternational students
2026 · Trimester 3Western Sydney University - Parramatta26 October 2026—$42,456per yearInternational students
2026 · Trimester 3Western Sydney Parramatta South26 October 2026—$42,456per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Western Sydney University - Parramatta

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    Cnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW

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  • Western Sydney Parramatta South

    Victoria Rd, RYDALMERE, NSW, 2116, RYDALMERE, NSW

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References

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

  1. Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research)westernsydney.edu.au
  2. Western Sydney Universitywesternsydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
  5. Academic Entry Requirements - International Qualifications TableOfficial source

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Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) at Western Sydney University: Fees & Entry Requirements