MSc Computer Science and Technology with Advanced Practice (Birmingham)

Ulster University

The UK economy is facing a well-documented digital skills gap, costing an estimated £63 billion a year in potential GDP, prompting the Government to launch various initiatives to address this issue, including the designated Institute of Coding and the announcement of a Digital Skills Strategy to make the UK a global tech superpower. Recent estimates predict that by 2025 there will be 3 million new tech vacancies in the UK and 149 million world-wide. The MSc in Computer Science and Technology will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience of the advanced concepts, algorithms, theories and techniques underlying advanced computing systems for a successful career in this booming industry. The course covers leading-edge subjects of programming such as: Big Data Deep learning Data mining Machine learning Statistical modelling — the most up-to-date topics in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Scalable Software Solutions leveraging Cloud Infrastructure Advanced Practice The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this programme takes place after you have studied the taught modules at the Masters’ stage. undertake a 15-week long internship in computing, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem gain experience of the workplace environment and enhance your practical and employ ability skills while working on “real-life” case study gain enhanced knowledge of the workplace which will facilitate the completion of your Masters Project. Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.