University of Otago Masters Degrees in Computer Science

The Master of Arts (MA(Thesis)) prepares candidates for employment in education, regional and national government agencies, the private sector, and industry. Read more

Computer Science is an exciting subject, especially since computers are more important in our modern world than ever before. In various forms, from smart technology, through phones, tablets and laptops, to supercomputers, they are essential to how we all work, play and communicate. Read more

Information Science refers to the study of computer-based information systems, problem-solving techniques, and the application of these to a wide range of commercial, scientific and industrial settings. Read more

The Master of Arts (MA(Thesis)) prepares candidates for employment in education, regional and national government agencies, the private sector, and industry. Read more

Software Engineering is about the sound construction of computer systems for today and tomorrow. Read more

Dunedin is a UNESCO City of Literature, supports an International Science Festival, and is the wildlife capital of New Zealand, with colonies of seals, albatross and penguins in the city's boundaries. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) is designed to enable health professionals to specialise in specific areas of practice at a postgraduate level, studying on a part-time basis. Read more

In general, this qualification is intended for health professionals who have completed three years of tertiary study and already have experience in the field. Read more

The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf) is a joint initiative between the University of Otago's Dunedin School of Medicine (Health Sciences) and Department of Information Science (Commerce), delivered over the Internet with weekly direct on-line contact with your tutor. Read more

The Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) can be used for many purposes, and in some cases, effectively provides an additional major. It requires you to do at least seven papers, of which at least four are at 300-level or above. Read more