MSc Advanced Computer Science

Key facts

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering
1 Year full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science, software engineering or a closely related subject.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

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E: mscadmin@dcs.sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 1800

About the course

Turn your fascination with how things work into a successful career in business or industry. We'll give you an advanced education in the most up-to-date aspects of computer science and software engineering, informed by our wide-ranging research interests. Innovative project work will teach you how to apply your knowledge in the real world.

Core modules

Object-Oriented Programming and Software Design
Software Design: Individual Project (June–September), in industry or in an academic environment

Optional modules

Computer Security and Forensics
Theory of Distributed Systems
Natural Language Processing
Speech Processing
Machine Learning
Introduction to Computational Systems Biology

Teaching

Lectures
Tutorials
Group work
Two-semester group research project led by an academic

Assessment

Formal examinations
Coursework assignments
Dissertation

Prepare for your career

Your course gives you experience of how real-world projects work. We consult with big employers to ensure that you develop the skills and the personal qualities they’re looking for.
You’ll learn about the issues that matter in global business and industry. Our graduates go into academic and industrial research, the software industry, banking and finance. They work for companies such as Logica, IBM, Hewlett Packard, PWC, Vodafone, the BBC and HSBC.

About us

Our challenge is to use computation to understand all kinds of systems: computer systems, living systems and cognitive systems. Our research areas include robotics, machine learning, speech and language processing, virtual reality, computational systems biology and software verification and testing. It’s work that makes a difference to people’s lives.

Network and Hardware

We have our own high-performance network so you can access our advanced computing facilities. There are labs for teaching smaller groups, wi-fi coverage throughout the department, and you can connect your own laptop to the network.

Mobile devices and tablets are available for you to borrow for project work.

We also use specialised equipment such as an immersive virtual reality facility, robotics hardware and an acoustic booth for speech processing research.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form