Computer Science MSc

Computer science is a dynamic discipline, applicable to a diverse range of industries. This Masters programme explores cutting-edge innovation in experimental computer science, and provides you with a solid grounding of professional, real-world experience. Our MSc Computer Science programme has been designed specifically to meet the needs of contemporary industrial and research environments. As a result, this programme blends advanced academic teaching with rigorous practical and professional experience. This will ensure you have the skills, knowledge, and awareness to engage with computing and computer science in a vast range of industries. Your study will be based in InfoLab21, our world-class ICT Centre of Excellence. Here you will engage with seven taught modules and a research or industry placement. These modules will provide you with a wealth of specialist knowledge and skills, covering a range of topics informed by our research excellence. In addition to these taught modules, you will undertake a substantial independent research project, supervised by a member of academic staff. Your project will tackle a real-world problem that you have identified, and will allow you to apply your technical skills and knowledge to current world-class research. You will also develop expert knowledge of a specific area of the discipline. Over the course of your project, you will also practise your ability to identify and structure research questions; gather, analyse and evaluate data and evidence; and present and communicate your findings and conclusions. Finally, during the MSc programme, you will develop relevant work skills and will have the opportunity to engage with industry. Our programme leads to fantastic graduate prospects and will ensure you are well placed to pursue these options. You will gain real-world, applicable work experience by working with one of our partner companies, providing you with insight into a professional ICT environment. You will also have access to our Knowledge Business Centre (KBC), a place of business collaboration based in InfoLab21, which provides you with a direct link to over 500 ICT-centric organisations.