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Advanced Computer Science MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Advanced Computer Science MSc or PGDip or PGCert

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Full time | Headington Campus | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Computer science is an exciting field that influences and inspires almost every aspect of modern life. On our MSc Advanced Computer Science, you’ll study highly sought-after areas of computing at an advanced level, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career.

You’ll study advanced aspects of distributed computing, networking, cyber security and machine learning through coursework-based assessments. You’ll also develop in-demand agile methodology skills and take on different scrum team roles as you learn how to solve problems and build software for real clients.

Whether you’re a recent computing graduate or you have extensive computing experience, you’ll become part of a diverse and welcoming international postgraduate community.

Careers

Our MSc Advanced Computer Science opens the door to specialised roles across various industries. Many of our alumni now hold job titles like:

  • software developer
  • project manager
  • data analyst
  • product engineer
  • IT manager.

Across the course, we offer regular guest talks so you can discover more of the paths available to you and build connections to launch your career. Staff and students also collaborate on projects supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the European Union (EU), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and several major UK companies, where you may be able to meet potential employers.

We’ll encourage you to get involved in our research. It enhances your employability and can launch your academic career towards a research PhD or another specialised master’s. Our current research areas currently include:

  • model-driven system design
  • empirical software engineering
  • web technologies
  • cloud computing and big data
  • digital forensics
  • computer vision.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

Modules

The cloud has become a key part of modern life and with it comes vast amounts of data. This module looks at how clouds work and can be used to tackle the big data challenges of modern science and business. Compulsory for the MSc.
Advanced Software Development (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

To join this course you'll need a 2:2 UK bachelor's degree in a computer-related subject. Those without a computing degree, but have worked in the computing industry can also be considered. If you have no experience or a degree in a computing related discipline then you should consider our MSc in Computing Science. For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should be able to provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level.

University information

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities. It enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence, innovative approaches to learning, and strong links with business and industry. The university welcomes students from more than 140 countries around the world and is proud of its diverse, inclusive community. Oxford Brookes is known for great teaching, equipping students...more