MSc Computer Science

Overview

This MSc in Computer Science is suitable for you if you don’t have a first degree in Computer Science and wish to supplement the knowledge acquired in your undergraduate study with a substantial element of computer science.

The programme leads to a wide range of careers in the IT industry; in many cases students seek employment at the interface of the IT domain and the subject matter of their first degree.

Accredited by the British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

The four main research groups: Agents; Algorithmics; Logic and Computation; and Economics and Computation provide a critical mass of expertise, strong group support and collaboration.

MSc research projects offer the opportunity to contribute to, and shape, cutting-edge research and innovative technologies of the future.

Career prospects

Here are some of the fields in which our MSc graduates are now working:-

  • Network systems and data communications analysis
  • Computer software engineering (both applications and systems software)
  • Network and computer systems administration
  • Database administration.
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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
  • DATABASE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • EFFICIENT ALGORITHMS
  • Compulsory modules
  • WEB PROGRAMMING
  • Optional modules
  • COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
  • DATA MINING AND VISUALISATION
  • MACHINE LEARNING AND BIOINSPIRED OPTIMISATION
  • SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY
  • REASONING ABOUT ACTION AND CHANGE
  • MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS
  • TECHNOLOGIES FOR E-COMMERCE
  • ONTOLOGIES AND SEMANTIC WEB
  • WEB MAPPING AND ANALYSIS
  • MSC GROUP PROJECT
  • MSC PROJECT
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    £26,350 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    1 Year

    Duration

    Sep 2025

    Start Month

    Aug 2025

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2025
    • September 2026

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time