Master of Computer Science is a Master programme by coursework, offered by Faculty of Computing and Informatics. Although the name of the programme reflects its specialization in software engineering, Master of Computer Science is constantly reviewed to ensure that the programme is kept abreast with new technologies and the needs of the industry from time to time. For example, new electives such as Security in Computing, Data Mining and Analytics as well as High Performance Computing for Big Data were introduced in line with the advancement of CyberSecurity and Big Data. Candidates pursuing this programme have an advantage of getting exposure to other computer science fields apart from software engineering field.
Entry Requirements
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- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, can be accepted subject to a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent, must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP with minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment; OR
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field of Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP
English Entry Requirement:
• Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
• *The equivalency table is as below:
| English Competency | CEFR High B1 |
CEFR Low B2 |
CEFR Mid B2 |
CEFR High B2 |
| IELTS | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 42 | 46 | 60 | 79 |
| MUET | Band 3 | Band 3 | Band 4 | Band 4 |
| Pearson Test of English | 47 | 51 | 59 | 63 |
| Cambridge Qualifications and Test | 154 | 160 | 169 | 176 |
• In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
• The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.
