This course provides students who already possess a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of computer science with the knowledge of leading-edge principles and methods for computer science, to specialize in some of the more current directions in the field, including formal methods, advanced software development, advanced database techniques, human computer interaction or Internet security and protocols. The programme of study culminates in a dissertation, enabling you to bring your advanced studies together in a significant piece of work. In summary, the MSc Advanced Computer Science offers you the opportunity to build your own path of study - from the advanced computing modules, the extended list of optional modules available, as well as the dissertation - so as to match your specific career aspirations.
In semester one you will study a core 20-credit module on Advanced Software Development and will choose two optional modules from the list below. In semester two you will study one core 20-credit module in Advanced Database Techniques and two optional modules provided in the list below. From the end of the second semester, project work lasting for three months is undertaken. This accounts for a further 60 credits in the assessment. The project is assessed by means of a viva voce examination and a dissertation report.
MSc
PLEASE NOTE: Many of our postgraduate taught courses are available for part-time study over 2 years. Flexible part-time study routes are negotiated with students on an individual basis Please contact our Recruitment Manager for information.
*Modules may change at short notice
We would normally require you to possess a good Honours degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent overseas qualification, in an area relevant to their proposed programme of study and from an approved degree awarding body.
If you have lesser academic qualifications but have substantial (approx. 5 years) relevant work experience, your application may also be considered.
Candidates applying to the course with non-standard qualifications will be judged on an individual basis using the University's APEL procedures.
In addition, if your first language is not English, a test of written and spoken English normally needs to have been passed at grade 6.0 for IELTS (with no subtest below 5.5) or for TOEFL (87 for the Internet-based test).
If you would like to apply on-line, please see this page which includes information on University's on-line application system. We prefer you to apply on-line wherever possible. However, if you have difficulty applying on-line, or would prefer to apply by post, please complete this downloadable application form (MS Word) and send it to the address on the right.
