# Master of Information Technology

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# Master of Information Technology

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- #19[university in the world](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/facts-and-figures#statstable)

- Course code: MC-IT

Domestic student Change

Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July\
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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available\
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available\
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### Overview

## Course overview

### Overview

Lead IT innovation with the Master of Information Technology at Australia’s leading university\*.

The Master of Information Technology is for students who want to gain advanced technical IT skills and expertise in computing\*, cybersecurity, distributed computing, human-computer interaction or artificial intelligence. You’ll be equipped to create technical solutions and drive success in business, government, health, entertainment, society and more.

\* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

\* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards

#### Choose your specialisation

Choose your specialisation: in Artificial Intelligence, Computing\*, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing or Human-Computer Interaction. Tailor your study to your career goals and interests.

\* This specialisation will no longer be available from 2027 onwards.  From 2027 onwards, students will have the option to choose not to specialise.

#### Learn from world leading experts

Learn the critical skills needed to manage and implement computer systems at different scales. Develop the advanced technical expertise and teamwork skills to keep you at the forefront of the IT industry, and have the opportunity to apply them through our industry-based learning subjects.

#### Industry aligned curriculum

Access internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

#### Internationally recognised qualification

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the [Australian Computer Society](https://www.acs.org.au) and qualifies you for international membership with regarded organisations.

#### Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Information Technology. [Find out more about fees and scholarships.](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-information-technology/fees/#nav)

#### Exploring the differences between our IT courses?

[Visit our article for more information](https://cis.unimelb.edu.au/news/2020/information-technology,-information-systems,-software-engineering-or-computer-science-which-one-is-right-for-me)

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You’ll hear about scholarships, internships, and work-integrated learning programs that can help you kickstart your career. Plus, we’ll share how joining clubs, societies, and extracurricular activities can make your time at uni even more rewarding.

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## Related study areas

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- [Digital infrastructure engineering](/find/study-areas/digital-infrastructure-engineering/)
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- [Information technology](/find/study-areas/information-technology/)
- [Information technology and computer science](/find/study-areas/information-technology-and-computer-science/)
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- [Software engineering](/find/study-areas/software-engineering/)

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