About the course

Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.

　　The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12–15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.

　　Take your understanding and skills to an expert level. Study the science behind computers in more detail, building on your undergraduate degree or your professional experience. You'll enhance your ability to think critically and creatively about concepts and techniques in computer science, network engineering and software engineering.Choose from a wide range of topics including machine learning, data mining, artificial intelligence agents, security engineering and app development. Or focus on software and study advanced courses in programming, software development, data warehousing and web engineering.

　　You'll also have the opportunity to carry out independent research, gaining a deeper understanding of your area of interest. Master's students will complete a full research thesis graduating with an advanced level of professional competence and expertise in your research area. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

A Bachelor's degree or relevant graduate or postgraduate diploma,To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below) , To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

　　IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0 , TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing , EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5 , A score of 575, normally with a TWE of 5 on the paper-based test

　　A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test , In general, for applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree graded in a GPA system, the GPA should be at least 3.0 out of 4.0. For applicants with a Bachelor’s degree graded in the British system, including India, the Bachelor’s degree must be in the first or upper second class. Graduation certificates and full academic transcripts for all tertiary studies , Two Academic References. Your Curriculum Vitae , Research proposal for thesis programmes

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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