Key facts
UNE unit code: COSC593
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 24
Unit information
Make a contribution to discovery in science and technology with this unit, the thesis component of UNE’s Master of Computer Science.
This unit offers you an opportunity to develop expertise in your chosen field of study. Your capacity for independent thought and critical evaluation will be extended as you analyse and report the results of your own research project, and critique other published work.
Successful completion of a master's thesis is a clear sign to potential employers and academic supervisors of your capacity for critical thinking, analysis, problem solving and excellent scientific communication.
Equip yourself for lifelong learning with professional research skills that will help you to stand out in your career.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
Year Long 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Year Long 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Candidates should download the COSC593 Approval for Enrolment Form which must be completed and submitted to the school for approval. Candidates must consult their supervisor before enrolling for this unit.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate expertise in the detailed area of computer science studied;
- present scientific material in a professional manner to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- conduct and report original research;
- review and reference scientific material; and
- critically assess their own and other scientific studies.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 100% | All offerings | Project. In this unit, students do a research project under a supervisor and write a thesis. The thesis is sent to two examiners who will assess the thesis and produce an examination report, which must include a grade and a mark. If the examiners pass the thesis then the student will pass. The examiners could also fail the thesis or ask to revise it. No. Words: 15,000-20,000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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