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MSc Advanced Computer Science with placement year

MSc Advanced Computer Science with placement year

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course Overview

Develop in-depth skills in computer science and prepare to work with cutting-edge technologies in industry by blending theory with practice on this advanced qualification that will make you stand out to employers.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study some of the principles and technologies that are dominant within the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
  • Identify, explore and develop radical applications of technology, such as smart automation and development of cloud-based services
  • Address some of the areas within STEM, contextualising knowledge to real-time scenarios and application to problems in industry
  • Build on your existing knowledge of software engineering, networking systems, communications, systems development, cloud computing, robotics and artificial intelligence
  • Develop project management skills as well as professional and technical attributes

Career Prospects

  • Software engineer
  • Intelligent systems/IoT developer
  • Data analyst
  • Cloud services developer
  • Network manager

Modules

Learn about the fundamental principles and approaches for Intelligent Systems, autonomous behaviour, sensing and control, through the practical example of a simple robotic device (Delta Robot). You’ll have opportunity to work practically with the robot and develop software for simple behavioural and reaction patterns of robotic devices.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Computer Science, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.