The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) at the University of Otago is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.
The MAppSc is designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary program of study underpinned by science that delivers versatile skills relevant to multiple end-users.
Optional paths are available that emphasize commercialization, workplace-based projects, or independent study.
The MAppSc can be completed in 12 months or stages, providing flexibility for recent graduates and those currently employed.
Computer Science forms the basis for all information technology.
Study Computer Science at Otago and take control of your future. Doors open to many areas – from machine learning, computer animation, computer games, software design, and robotics, through to legal, financial, and business careers.
Computer Science forms the basis for all information technology and it is a fast-changing and rapidly growing field.
Computing is now central to the way our modern society works, and it will remain that way.
Computer scientists analyze, design, and implement computer algorithms and computer systems.
Their skills are desperately needed in New Zealand and worldwide.
The university covers all core areas of Computer Science and actively researches at the cutting edge in areas as diverse as artificial intelligence, computer graphics, and vision, distributed computing, databases, search, biological data science, and theory.
Papers:
Papers worth 120 points from:
COSC 402, COSC 410, COSC 411, COSC 412, COSC 420, COSC 421, COSC 422, COSC 430, COSC 431, COSC 440, COSC 441, COSC 450, COSC 470, COSC 471
20 further approved points at 400-level
APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study
$80,124
| Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $61,428 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
| Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate programme | IELTS | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| IELTS Online | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the same subject with B grades (70%-74.9%) or,
have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
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