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Masters Degree Description

Master contemporary tools and frameworks used to solve real problems of the modern world in this MSc Computer Science. You'll build on your scientific curiosity and technical understanding with a powerful toolkit of skills and knowledge across data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and networking.

As you learn to analyse and implement complex computer systems, you'll explore the ways your technical skills and knowledge of theory can align with future trends. You'll be prepared for senior roles in industries including software, commerce, medicine or finance, or you could go into further computing research in universities or business. 

You'll study with academic staff who are undertaking funded research in their fields of expertise, and can contribute to their projects through your work. You'll also have access to a network of professional computer scientists through their industry contacts, and your fellow students. 

Entry Requirements

UK qualifications

  • A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 (or equivalent) with no component score below 5.5.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

With a predicted growth of over 5.5% in computing vacancies over the next 8 years, computer science is a career pathway that can see you working in a key role to solve problems and advance technology for businesses.

This Master's will see you showcase skills in databases, programming languages and software development in an industry looking for the professional knowledge you'll work on over your year of study.

You'll graduate with hands-on experiences in the computer science sector, having used industry-standard equipment.

With the impact of advanced systems across commerce, medicine, finance and art, you could find yourself in a senior role upon graduation of this course. With experience in research and AI developments, you'll also be well-placed to follow an academic career by studying for a PhD. 

Graduates of this course could go onto career routes including:

  • AI and machine learning
  • Cyber security
  • Robotics
  • Cloud computing
  • Technology and software
  • Finance and banking
  • Healthcare
  • Government and public sector
  • Start ups

Module Details

Core modules: 

  • Advanced Artificial Intelligence - 30 credits
  • Cloud Computing - 15 credits
  • Intelligent Data And Text Analytics - 30 credits
  • Parallel Programming - 15 credits
  • Quantum Computing- 15 credits
  • Masters Project - 60 credits

Optional modules:

  • Statistical Machine Learning - 15 credits

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