MSc Computer Science

This is a multidisciplinary programme and, in addition to pure computer science modules, you may choose options where computer science intersects with other fields and build on your first degree.

You will gain experience in functional programming, and learn about semi-structured data and advanced data modelling. You will gain a basis in security and authentication, as well as Bayesian decision and risk analysis. Beyond this, you will be able to personalise your programme through a wide range of employment-relevant module choices.

Choose modules from a range of areas, including:

Our excellent links will allow you to build your network with industry and potential employers and have opportunities to work together on commercial and research projects.

The School has collaborations, partnerships, industrial placement schemes and public engagement programmes with organisations, including Vodafone, Google, IBM, BT, NASA, BBC and Microsoft.

You will devise and carry out a major dissertation, which you can choose to do in collaboration with an industrial partner.

This degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. 

This degree is also accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.