Research @ CSE
Welcome to the School
The School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is one of the largest of its kind in Australia offering both research and coursework degrees for graduates. It has a strong research commitment, with focus in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Embedded and Operating Systems, Networks, Programming Languages, Services, Software Engineering and Theory.
A strong research program feeds new ideas into the teaching program and lets undergraduates undertake final year projects at the forefront of knowledge. Outstanding graduates are encouraged to push the boundaries of knowledge even further through a research career.
The School currently attracts over $4.1 million in research funding including Australian Research Council Grants and grants from industry, both local and international.
What is a Research PhD/Masters at UNSW?
Candidates should, upon completion of their degrees:
- be able to devise and implement a research program independently;
- be able to evaluate critically the research of others;
- be capable of independent thought and analysis;
- have developed excellent knowledge of, and experience in, using appropriate research methods;
- be able to communicate their research clearly in oral and written presentations;
- have obtained an understanding of the general and specific ethical considerations relating to the research topic.
It is expected that these abilities would have been developed to a greater extent in PhD than in Masters candidates. More information is available from the Graduate Research School website.
Research Degrees Available
The School of Computer Science and Engineering offers graduate study towards the following research degrees:
Degree
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Program Code
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Doctor of Philosophy
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PhD
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COMPER1650
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6 semesters F/T
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8 semesters P/T
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8 semesters F/T
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10 semesters P/T
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Master of Engineering
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ME
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COMPER2665
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3 semesters F/T
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4 semesters P/T
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4 semesters F/T
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6 semesters P/T
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Master of Science
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MSc
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COMPER2765
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3 semesters F/T
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4 semesters P/T
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4 semesters F/T
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6 semesters P/T
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For all research degrees it is expected that the candidate will submit a thesis embodying the results of the investigation to a committee of examiners. The thesis must be original and a significant contribution to the knowledge of the subject.
18 units of credit (UOC) must also be completed as part of the research program. Most courses are worth 6UOC.
The School also offers coursework Masters degrees in Computer Science, Information Science, and Engineering Science. For excellent students, the latter half of these degrees can be completed by a research project.
Entry Requirements
The requirements for entry into a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering are:
i. Four year undergraduate degree, in a scientific discipline, with at least honours, Class I (ie. 75%), or equivalent.
ii. Some 3 year degrees at Class I honours level, in a scientific discipline (typically from a select number of universities in the UK), which are regarded as equivalent to 4 year degrees with honours, Class I. The discipline of the undergraduate degree must relate closely to the research project being undertaken. A student is expected to publish at least three papers, at least one in an international journal of high repute, and the remainder in journals or conferences of high repute, as a result of work arising from the PhD.
The requirements for entry into a Masters by research (ME/MSc) in Computer Science and Engineering are:
i. Four year undergraduate degree, in a scientific discipline, with at least honours, Class II (ie. 70%), or equivalent.
Ii Some 3 year degrees at Class II, Division 1 honours level, in a scientific discipline (typically from a select number of universities in the UK), which are regarded as equivalent to 4 year degrees with honours, Class II. The discipline of the undergraduate degree must relate closely to the research project being undertaken. A student is expected to publish at least two papers, in international journals or conferences of high repute, as a result of work arising from the ME or MSc Masters by research.
The information above is provided as a guide only. The University may disapprove such an application for a variety of reasons, inter alia: lack of suitability of the student to undertake a project, lack of suitable supervision, equipment, material and/or accommodation.
The Higher Degree Committee of the Faculty of Engineering will make the final determination, based on the recommendation from the Postgraduate Research Co-ordinator, about the candidature. Students will be officially notified of the success or failure of the application by a letter from the Registrar.
Application Procedure
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as outlined in the Graduate Research School's application information. A 500 word research proposal, certified copies of transcripts (include key to grades), and certificates of previous tertiary study must be submitted to the Graduate Research School along with your online application to avoid delays.
Application deadlines:
Semester 1: 20 December
Semester 2: 30 May
The assessment of applications by the School can take considerably less time if you have already found, and have had contact with, an potential supervisor.
You can however, still lodge your application form if you cannot find a supervisor. The School will endeavour to find the most appropriate supervisor for the research proposal lodged with your application.
Research at CSE
Research within the School is conducted largely within groups, although collaboration between groups is common. Research groups typically have a number of on-going research projects in specific areas related to the overall area of the groups' interest.
You may be interested in perusing all the academic members of staff and checking their research interests. You can also view this list in research interest order. Some of these activities are funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC). Reading these projects will reveal in which areas the School carries out research.
It may also be helpful to look at the home pages of the eight research groups in the School.
CAESER is the Centre for Advanced Software Engineering Research at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. It is formed from expertise developed within the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the School of Information Systems, Technology and Management. CAESER acts as a focus for software engineering research in Australia. It is an internationally linked Centre of Excellence in the collaborative advancement and practice of software engineering. It fosters collaboration and cooperation between the University and industry in the scientific study of the software process and products. It's aim is to provide techniques for the improvement to existing process and products, an Australian research Centre concerned with software engineering, and expertise in the many areas of software engineering that attempt to improve the quality of the software process and product.
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