Overview

Through the Computer Science degree from University of Auckland you'll extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours.

Are you interested in software engineering, systems development and evaluation, intelligent systems and informatics, or the theory of computing? We're living in an information age and have come to depend on information technology and the complex ways in which information is stored, transmitted and processed.

Career opportunities:

The heavy reliance on networks and the explosive growth of the internet have created a particular demand for people with skills in data communications, network design, cyber security, web development, and object-oriented programming. Software design and development, data analysis, and user experience (UX) research and design are also in high demand.

Jobs related to Computer Science include:

Analyst/Programmer
Applications developer/engineer/programmer
Cyber and Information Security analyst/consultant/manager
Data analyst
Database administrator
Games developer
ICT consultant/technician
Information systems manager
Mobile developer
Multimedia programmer
Software developer/engineer/programmer
Software tester
Systems analyst
UX designer/researcher
Web designer/developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algorithms and theory of computation
Artificial intelligence
Computational biology
Computational social science
Computer graphics
Computer networks
Computer vision
Computing education and learning technologies
Cyber security
Data science and machine learning
Human-computer interaction
Internet and mobile computing
Knowledge and database
Parallel and distributed computing
Quantum information science
Software design and quality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 36 other Masters in Computer Sciences in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed a Bachelor of Science in your intended specialisation with a GPA of 3.0. Some specialisations may require you to have completed specific courses in your undergraduate degree, you can find these in the PGDipSci Schedule.
If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11545 NZD / year

≈ 11545 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students

NZ$11,545.20

International students

NZ$55,484

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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