Master of Information Sciences (Research) - 861AA

Master IT with a groundbreaking research project

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.

Study a Master of Information Sciences (Research) at UC and you will:

• learn important research methodology and techniques
• tailor your study program with the detailed support of expert academics
• demonstrate your communication skills with the submission of a thesis and the presentation of a seminar. 

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is heavily embedded in both the coursework and thesis components of your course. A large proportion of your study will be practice-based and, during your research project, you will be closely mentored by a supervisory panel made up of industry professionals at the forefront of their field. You will also be encouraged to tailor your studies to suit either your previous employment experience or future career ambitions.

Career opportunities

• Researcher
• Software engineer
• Network engineer
• Web application developer
• Network security engineer
• Software and hardware programmer
• Network and systems administrator
• IT project manager
• IoT (Internet of Things) specialist
• ICT security engineer
• Software and network engineering consultant
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer

Course-specific information

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• have a degree in information sciences (such as Bachelor of Business Informatics, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering, etc.) with an average grade of Credit or better; or
• have a Master of Technology or equivalent with an average grade of Credit or better
• evidence capacity for doing research at a master’s level.

Domestic students who are accepted on this course are provided for under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for the standard duration of the course. Once your RTP entitlement is consumed, you will be charged the annual fee rate that applied at the start of your degree. Further information on fees for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students can be found here.