Computer Science
MSc Thesis in Computer Science: COMPSCI 799 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
120 point Masters in Computer Science.
This is a part-time 120-point thesis course over four semesters. To complete this course, students must enrol in both COMPSCI 799A and B, and then COMPSCI 799A and B again, in consecutive semester in consecutive semesters.
Follow the instructions below to apply for the masters programme and to enrol:
- Apply for the MSc in Computer Science using Student Services Online.
- 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.
- Inform the department's MSc coordinator of your application by emailing MScCoordinator@cs.auckland.ac.nz.
- The MSc coordinator will approve your application once you and your supervisor have completed a Thesis Registration Approval Form (Form).
- Your application on Student Services Online must be approved by the MSc Coordinator and by the Faculty of Science.
- 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. Please submit the signed form to the Academic Service Coordinator in Room 303-405 or email it to sarah.evill@auckland.ac.nz.
- You will receive an invoice for your fees once this has been done.
How to find a supervisor:
- Check out the staff research interests
- Select something from the postgraduate research topics
- To see what kinds of topics staff members are inclined to supervise have a look at some completed graduate theses
- Email your prospective supervisor with the following information:
- Why you are contacting them
- A copy of your academic transcript
- A proposed area of interest
- Your ID number
You need to submit the following items (See detailed instructions in the orientation slides):
- Project Proposal. Within 4 weeks of your first semester (Form).
- Interim Report. After the end of your second semester (Form).
- Dissertation: Please refer to calendar for submission date (Calendar).
General:
Orientation Slides: Please read carefully the instructions in the orientation slides.
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 Yun Sing Koh and Dr Joerg Wicker (Deputy)
Relevant
links:
COMPSCI Postgraduate Projects and
Dissertations Guidelines
Academic integrity
Guide to Theses and Dissertations
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