OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Engineering

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: SIA-161443UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Students of this course will: Gain an advanced understanding of the specialisation (either network engineering or software engineering) including the principles to design, develop, operate and evaluate systems; demonstrate a conceptual and comprehensive understanding of mathematics, electronics and signal processing; design, implement and evaluate software engineering/network engineering projects which address contemporary and complex issues; distinguish which engineering principles are appropriate to use in the solution of complex technological (software/networking) problems; and creatively apply relevant theories and techniques of data communication networks or software engineering to the interpretation, analysis and solution of technological problems.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A 4 year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent, or a 3 year bachelor degree accredited by Engineers Australia at Technologist level or equivalent.

Or, graduates from the following University of Canberra degrees: Bachelor of Information Technology, 322AA; or Bachelor of Software Engineering, 560AA; or Bachelor of Science, 392AB with Major in Software Engineering or Network Engineering.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)Cambridge C2 Proficiency 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)IELTS Academic 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)PTE Academic 73 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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