Distributed Computing // Structure

To meet the Distributed Computing specialisation requirements, student must complete 75 credit points of required study.

Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice. 

To obtain a specialisation in Distributed Computing, students must complete: 

• 12.5 credit points of core specialisation subjects 
• a minimum of 50 credit points of Distributed Computing electives 

Year 1: 

• 62.5 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects 
• 12.5 credit points of Year 1 Software Engineering selectives 
• 12.5 credit points of Year 1 Group A electives 
• 12.5 credit points of Year 1 Group B electives 

Year 2: 

• 75 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects 
• 12.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects 
• 12.5 credit points of electives 

Year 3: 

• 50 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects 
• 50 credit points of Distributed Computing electives 

Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.