UNSW provides two entry points to the Master of IT depending on your cognate background. This provides a structured and supportive option for students with a non-cognate background, while enabling students with cognate backgrounds earlier flexibility in their course selection. Both entry points equate to the same duration of 2 years (96 UoC), and differ only in the order and structure of core foundation courses.
*Note: while a background in maths is not required for either entry, it is strongly recommended for all Master of IT students.
Students with a cognate background:
Admissions to the standard 2-year program requires the following:
A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average*.
OR
Successful completion of the UNSW Graduate Certificate in Computing (7543), UNSW Graduate Certificate in Infromation Technology (7546), OR UNSW Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (5546) with a 65% average.
Cognate disciplines
Artificial IntelligenceDeep learningMachine LearningMechatronicsAutonomous systemsComputer ScienceInformation TechnologySoftware EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science and StatisticsData AnalyticsDatabase managementInternet of ThingsNetwork EngineeringRemote SensingElectronic InformationCommunication TechnologyNetwork SecurityCyber SecurityInformation SecurityManagement Information SystemsTechnologyEngineering
Students with a non-cognate background:
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology/Master of IT pathway.Admissions requires the following:
· A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum 65% average*.
Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Information Technology via the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology/Master of Information Technology pathway. Students can articulate to the Master of Information Technology after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with a cognate background (2 years/ 96 UoC). There is no separate application required for this pathway, applicants with non-cognate backgrounds must apply for the Master of Information Technology to be considered for this entry as a packaged offer.
Currently, there are no Commonwealth Supported Places available for the Graduate Certificate component of this pathway.
Graduate Certificate in ComputingAdmissions requires the following:
· A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum 65% average*.
After successful completion of four courses students have two options: Graduate from the Graduate Certificate; OR Prior to graduation, apply to articulate to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology with credit for the completed courses.
Students should pay careful attention when selecting their Graduate Certificate courses to ensure that they align with the requirements for the major of their preference if they intend on articulating into the Graduate Diploma or Master of Information Technology.
There are Commonwealth Supported Places available for the Graduate Certificate in Computing, if you intend on articulating into the Master of Information Technology a separate application will be required on the completion of the Graduate Certificate program.
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average