Master of Quantum Information Technology
La Trobe's Master of Quantum Information Technology equips you with the scientific and technical capabilities to work in the emerging quantum information industries revolutionising our world.
Our world needs quantum experts to help keep us safe, improve our health, build the infrastructure and technology of the future and explore new worlds.
Whether you have a background in cybersecurity, IT, data science, engineering or science, this course prepares you for success.
Focus on your future career direction through directed learning and develop your understanding of key areas within the field of quantum computing. Engage with industry leaders from local and global quantum start-ups and grow your professional networks to identify potential job opportunities.
During the course, you will:
explore the core principles and underlying technologies of quantum computing.
study key application areas such as cybersecurity, AI, machine learning and cryptography.
build your skills in entrepreneurship, business development and project management
learn quantum programming and the design of quantum algorithms.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus combines parkland beauty with a vibrant campus culture filled with cafés, shops and a multi-level library. It’s also one of Australia’s largest university campuses. You’ll have access to state-ofthe-art facilities, including our brand-new tech and business labs, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also have help to achieve your academic best. We provide dedicated study rooms like the Women's Lounge, the Law Common Room, and the MASO (Mature Age Student Organisation) Lounge. And we host many cultural and academic events on campus to make you feel at home.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduate with the skills to succeed in the emerging quantum computing, communications, and sensing sectors. After graduation, you could develop policy or design application and security solutions across a wide range of commercial and public sector organisations.
Possible roles include:
- quantum IT specialist
- quantum software engineer
- quantum programmer
- quantum technologies engineer
- ICT security specialist.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Cybersecurity, IT, Data science, Science and/or Engineering in a cognate field.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 113441B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
78800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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