Study in Australia
at University of Sydney · Sydney, New South Wales
CRICOS course code
089810G
CRICOS provider code
00026A
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
2 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$117,500 total
Per year
A$58,750/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Master of Complex Systems at the University of Sydney is a rigorous two-year postgraduate programme designed to equip students with advanced skills in understanding, modelling, and analysing systems characterised by interconnectedness and dynamic change. Students explore the behaviour of complex networks—such as those found in nature, society, infrastructure, and technology—using mathematical and computational tools. The programme covers topics including systems theory, emergent behaviour, computational modelling, and risk assessment, providing graduates with a deep understanding of how systems interact and evolve.
The course structure comprises units of study which total a set number of credit points, as is standard across Australian master's degrees. Students complete core and elective units, working up to a capstone project or minor research thesis where they apply learned concepts to real-world problems. Many units are designed in consultation with leading Australian industries and research institutes, ensuring content remains aligned with contemporary challenges—particularly relevant in smart cities, engineering projects, and disaster management.
Throughout the degree, students develop expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, decision-making under uncertainty, and computational simulation. Opportunities for work-integrated learning or collaborative industry projects help bridge academic concepts with practical experience, making graduates highly employable. The programme is ideal for professionals and recent graduates from engineering, science, mathematics, IT, or business backgrounds who aspire to roles that demand high-level systems thinking and analytical skills.
As a public Australian university, the University of Sydney accepts international students who meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements—an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0–6.5 or recognised equivalents such as TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic. Students may be eligible to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods. Upon completion, graduates can consider options such as the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, gaining experience in the Australian workplace. Please confirm current course details and entry requirements on the official page.
It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$117,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.
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