MSc Thesis in Computer Science: COMPSCI 796 A and B Semester 1/2


Entry requirements please refer to: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/master-of-science-msc.html

You will find housekeeping information on the 120 point and 240 point masters on this page.


120 point Masters in Computer Science

This is a full-time 120-point thesis course over two semesters. To complete this course, students must enrol in both COMPSCI 796A and B in consecutive semesters.

Follow the instructions below to apply for the masters programme and to enrol:

  1. Apply for the MSc in Computer Science using Student Services Online (SSO).
  2. Find a staff member to supervise your thesis by looking through the listing of staff research interests. You should also investigate our postgraduate research topics and past thesis topics.
  3. Inform the department's MSc coordinator of your application by emailing MScCoordinator@cs.auckland.ac.nz.
  4. The MSc coordinator will approve your application once you and your supervisor have completed a Expression of Interest Form (Form).
  5. Your application on Student Services Online must be approved by the MSc Coordinator and by the Faculty of Science.
  6. Once you have accepted your offer of place, send the signed Thesis Registration Approval Form to the Masters Administrator to be enrolled into your courses. Once approved you will need to enrol yourself through SSO. If there are issues with your enrolment you should contact student hub.
  7. You will receive an invoice for your fees once this has been done.


How to find a supervisor:


You need to submit the following items (See detailed instructions in the orientation slides):

 

240 point Masters in Computer Science.

This is a full-time 240-point course over four semesters. The first 120 points will comprise of coursework. The second 120 points will follow the structure of the 120-point MSc (outlined above).

What are the Masters in Computer Science 240pt requirements?

A student who has to complete 240 points must satisfy the following requirements.

The first year (2 Semesters) is the taught course work:

 Please apply the course concession via SSO. You might get enrolment to courses that do not require prerequisites. 

Note: You should apply course concessions for both semesters if possible as popular courses might be full very soon.

The second year is the 120-points thesis component (COMPSCI 796A and B). Please see information for 120 point Masters.

Important: Note that there is a GPA requirement for continuation with the Masters programme. For 240-point students whose GPA, calculated from their taught courses, the criteria to enter second year  is a B average on best 90pt selected from the first 120 points passed in the coursework component of the degree and condition that the student finds a supervisor that is willing to supervise them.

Note: Please make sure you find a supervisor and fill in the Expression of Interest Form (Form) as soon as possible, at soon as your grades for your coursework at the end of year one is released to you.

FAQ:


Pro-tips to email MSC Coordinator:


General: Please read carefully the instructions in the orientation slides on Canvas CS 796A or CS 796B

The general regulations and deadlines for masters can be found here: https://www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/en/genregs/gen-postgrad/masters.html


Masters Coordinator(s): Dr. Ninh Pham  and Dr. Ni Ding (Deputy)



Relevant links:
COMPSCI Postgraduate Projects and Dissertations Guidelines
Academic integrity
Guide to Theses and Dissertations