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The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Research) exposes you to advanced topics and research in the field of Information and Communications Technology.
This degree is comprised of a programwork component that is followed by a full-time-equivalent year of supervised research training. The main goal of the degree is to provide you with an opportunity to develop research skills appropriate to the ICT discipline.
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Lead the tech world
This degree provides a pathway to Higher Degree Research studies by engaging you in research projects within the University or in collaboration with an external organisation.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
You should refer to the Higher Degree Research Fees page for information about tuition fees for this program.
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Your career
As a graduate of this research program, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
- Systems Architecture
- Systems Integration
- Research and Academia
Your career

Systems Architect
Systems Architects designs, develop, modify, document, test, implement, install and support software applications and systems.

Research Assistant
Research Assistants are employed by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research.

Academic
As an academic you will be challenged with real problems that require high skilled research. You will also lecture and tutor students at university level.
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*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
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