The UNSW Master of Information Technology is a two-year full-time course that will empower you with the skills to make a difference through technology. You’ll gain a broad-based IT education, regardless of your level of computing experience.
Choose a broad range of core courses or two specialisations. Either way, you’ll be highly employable in a wide range of in-demand positions in the IT industry.
When you study the Master of Information Technology at UNSW, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers. You’ll learn to foresee future technology requirements and develop applications, frameworks, products and services in networking, data mining, robotics, internet services and more. You'll develop applications, frameworks, products and services for fast-growing areas such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Organisations worldwide are built on information technology, allowing individuals, industries and businesses to work more efficiently and be more productive. Work in the lucrative world of IT, and you can build company communication networks, safeguard data and information, create and manage databases, and ensure business information security.
If you’re looking to study something even more specialised in the information technology field, UNSW also offers a Cybersecurity major as part of your Master of Information Technology.
Graduate from Australia’s top-ranking Engineering & Technology School*
Graduate from UNSW’s School of Computer Science and Engineering and let the rankings do the talking. As a renowned world-class education and research leader, the School is ranked #1 in Engineering and Technology and #3 in Computer Science and IT. It’s ranked #1 in Australia by the internationally recognised CS Rankings in Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Embedded and Real-Time Systems and Operating Systems. Plus, it’s rated five stars by the Research Council for Information and Computing Sciences.
(*QS World University ranking 2023)
Expand your thinking in world-class facilities
Study at the School of Computer Science and Engineering and benefit from our world-class facilities. Over $700M has been invested in new technology and equipment, makerspaces, virtual reality cinemas and modern teaching spaces, so you’ll have everything you need to succeed at your fingertips.
Leverage from powerful industry partnerships
We leverage our strong industry ties to improve our internationally acclaimed research and teaching to ensure you gain the best education. With industry partners including leading companies such as Atlassian, The Commonwealth Bank, Google, Honeywell, Microsoft and WiseTech Global, you’re in good company.
Learn from world-renowned researchers
Numerous lecturers within the School are world-renowned researchers in their field. Learning from the best means connecting with minds that challenge, enrich and expand your thinking and encourage you to think fearlessly.