Course

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: MICTAdv

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3698.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 063545A

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2015 or later.

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) course is for students seeking to progress their knowledge in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) discipline. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge in a range of theories and state-of-the-art developments in ICT. Students will be required to complete a work experience component and a specialisation, in addition to a number of core and elective units. The course aims to develop students with knowledge and skills required in problem solving and research practice and provide opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in a professional and ethical framework to develop themselves as lifelong learners.

Study Mode
Two and a half years full-time or two years full time depending upon entry qualifications (see Pathways listed under Course Structure below) or the equivalent part-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level.

Admission

Minimum admission requirements to this course are:

A Bachelor qualification in any discipline

A Diploma in ICT/Computing/IS fields and five years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in applying skills in: programming; networking; database design and development; systems analysis and design; and project management.

Additional Information

This course has three Pathways (A, B and C) that vary in length and structure based on previous study and work experience.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University

Course Structure

The course length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and level, and work experience.

Students are categorised into three Pathways based on their previous study background and work experience as indicated below and course structure and length is set accordingly. See individual links for detailed course structure.

Pathway A - Two and a half years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Bachelor Qualifications are eligible to complete the two and a half year Pathway below.

A3000

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway A - 2.5 years

Pathway B - Two years

Students who have been admitted with non-Computing, non-ICT or non-Information Systems with Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.

A3001

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway B - 2 years

Pathway C - Two years

Students who have been admitted with Computing, ICT or Information Systems with Bachelor or with Honours or Masters Qualifications are eligible to complete the two year Pathway below.

A3002

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway C - 2 years

Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.

301047

ICT Practicum

Students must also complete one of the listed Specialisations below.

ST3007

Networking

ST3033

Distributed Computing

ST3034

Management

ST3035

Web and Mobile Computing

ST3036