2019 start

MSc

Advanced Computer Science

Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering

Our project-based courses give you valuable hands-on experience. We teach you how to apply what you learn in business and industry, anywhere in the world.

Course description

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.

Applying for this course

Due to the popularity of this course we have introduced a staged admissions process to assess applications for entry in September 2019. You'll still apply in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.

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Accredited by the British Computer Society

Modules

Core modules

Object-Oriented Programming and Software Design
Research Methods and Professional Issues
Dissertation Project
Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence
Team Software Project.

Optional modules

Choose from a range of optional modules. These might include:

Text Processing
Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
Speech Processing
Theory of Distributed Systems
3D Computer Graphics
Computer Security and Forensics
Testing and Verification in Safety-Critical Systems
The Intelligent We
Software and Hardware Verification
Software Development for Mobile Devices
Speech Technology
Natural Language Processing
Network Performance Analysis
Parallel Computing with Graphical Processing Units (GPUs)
Software Re-engineering

Teaching

We use lectures, tutorials and group work.

Assessment

Assessment is by formal examinations, coursework assignments and a dissertation.

Duration

1 year full-time

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science 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

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Apply

We use a staged admissions process to assess applications for this course. You'll still apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.