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Edith Cowan University

Joondalup,Perth,Western Australia

Master of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University

Master of Computer Science at Edith Cowan University
Course Duration 2 Years
Course Intake Jul/Feb
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Postgraduate
Tution Fees $ 31,800
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 84
PTE 58

This masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever evolving digital industry landscape.

Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory, process and principles. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline. The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and real-world situations.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyze complex concepts and scenarios within authentic computer science/ICT tasks and assessments.
  • Apply communication and/or collaboration skills in the design of sophisticated solutions to computer science/ICT focused tasks and assessments.
  • Reflect critically on a complex body of computer science/ICT knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  • Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial computer science/ICT focused project.

Work Experience option

Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the ICT discipline.

Employment opportunities

Graduates of this course can find work in a wide range of areas, from programming and system development, system analysis through to project management and systems architectures.

Possible future job titles

Programmer, Systems Analyst, Systems Architect, Software Tester, Web Developer.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Type Public
Campus setting Urban
Establishment Year 1991
Annual Endowment 485.2 Million AUD
Academic staff 814
Total students (on-campus) 23,514
International students (on-campus) 5,714

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Expenses Amount
Tuition 14,450 – 20,025 AUD per semester
Housing fee 205 AUD per week
Transportation 33 AUD per week
Meals 203 AUD per week
Personal expenses 132 AUD per week

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Test Minimum Score Required for Undergraduate Minimum Score Required for Graduate
IELTS 6.0 (All individual bands minimum 6.0) 6.5 (All individual bands minimum 6.0)
TOEFL Paper based: 550 (Written English: 5)
Internet based: 70 (Individual scores minimum 17)
Paper based: 573 (Test of written English - 5)
Internet based: 84 (Individual scores minimum 17)
PTE 52 58
University of Cambridge 169 (No individual band less than 169) 176 (No individual band less than 169)

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

  • English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
  • Senior High school report
  • Academic transcript
  • Work experience
  • Resume
  • English language proficiency
  • Interview
  • Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 14,450
Postgraduate  2,025
Edith Cowan University Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 19,450
Campus accommodation $ 6,346
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Edith Cowan University English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.5
TOEFL Undergraduate 70
TOEFL Postgraduate 84
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Edith Cowan University University Contact Details
Edith Cowan University Address
Joondalup,Perth Joondalup WA 6027
Edith Cowan University Email
futurestudy@ecu.edu.au
Edith Cowan University Phone
+61 8 6304 0000