Today’s information technology industry demands high-calibre employees with a knowledge and understanding of advanced computer software industry skills. Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science course aims to enable you to develop computing-related knowledge and understanding, practical discipline skills and a range of transferable skills that will enhance your personal and professional development. This course is designed for students with an appropriate undergraduate degree who already possess a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of computer science. We will provide you with the knowledge of leading-edge principles and methods for computer science, enabling you to specialise 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. In summary, the MSc Advanced Computer Science offers you the opportunity to build your own path of study to match your specific career aspirations.

This course is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge of the application, development, design and implementation of systems in one of a number of fields, enabling you to develop a career in your chosen specialisation normally building on a dissertation topic.