At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Computer Science 240 points

Abbreviation: MCompSc

Duration: 4 trimesters 

Duration details: 4-5 trimesters of full-time study or normally 8 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures and lab sessions

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 240 points (approximately 15 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree or extensive professional experience

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree or extensive professional experience
• To be accepted by the MCompSc Board of Studies as having adequate preparation in Computer Science

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Programme Director to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 240 points including:

Approved courses worth 120 points in Part 1 from:

• COMP 400-479
• NWEN 400-479
• SWEN 400-479

Further courses worth 120 points in Part 2:

• COMP 588
• One further course worth 15 points from COMP 400-499
• Further courses worth 75 points from:
  
  • COMP 400-479
  • NWEN 400-479
  • SWEN 400-479

Important information

• You will need permission from the head of school to start Part 2.