Study Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Computer Science at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Humanities

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Computer Science forms the basis for all information technology and it is a fast-changing and rapidly growing field. Computing is now central to the way our modern society works, and it will remain that way. Computer scientists analyse, design and implement computer algorithms and computer systems. Their skills are desperately needed in New Zealand and worldwide.Computer scientists are in demand across the world and attract excellent salaries. Technologies change rapidly and there is always something new and exciting to learn – whether as a programmer, software engineer, systems architect or chief technical officer.A career as a Computer Scientist is challenging and rewarding. If you like solving problems, then a major in computer science is for you. It is hard to describe the joy involved in designing and implementing a complex system and then seeing it all work in front of your eyes.There is currently a worldwide shortage of IT professionals and they are in high demand in New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the UK.You will find Otago Computer Science graduates at work worldwide in every aspect of commerce, government, education, research and media in a variety of interesting roles: programmers, software engineers, systems analysts, network managers, consultants and advisers, web programmers, interface designers and database administrators.

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$51,250.00 (US$ 30,571) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$51,250.00 (US$ 30,571) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either

Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:

be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.<>/li>Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.