This Advanced Computing Science Masters allows you to deepen your knowledge of the subject, drawing on the expertise of our world-leading academics to investigate topics at the cutting edge of Computing research. The MSc is designed for graduates with a Computing Science background who wish to study new topics, begin to specialise in a particular field, and gain further qualifications. It’s ideal as preparation for a research post or for graduates looking to differentiate themselves in the job market. The degree is more flexible than some our more specialised courses and gives you the choice of a wide range of topics, reflecting the research specialisms of our School – including Artificial Intelligence, Graphics, Audio and Visual Processing, Data Mining and Systems Engineering. You’ll become aligned with one of our major research areas and undertake an in-depth project that may involve a placement with one of our industry links. The rapid development of computing in all its forms is prompting many recent graduates to broaden and deepen their knowledge through studying a MSc course. Many practitioners also want to expand their expertise and refresh their skills. The MSc Advanced Computing Science offers a flexible programme that covers a broad spectrum of computing, reflecting the research interests and specialisms of the School. It is a full-time, one-year taught programme, which can also be taken part-time over two years. The course is aimed at students with a first degree in computing science wishing to broaden and deepen their knowledge of the subject.

Your prospects as a graduate will therefore depend on your specialisation and may include consultancy, software development, project management, web services designer or builder, etc. Computing scientists are generally sought after and well paid and work in diverse environments including small and large international businesses, government agencies and research institutions. The programme will also prepare you for further education through a PhD in order to pursue a career in industrial or academic research. MSc