MSc Advanced Computer Science at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The MSc Advanced Computer Science programme intends to develop your competence in using tools and techniques for producing computer systems solutions, from a sound mathematical and scientific base while appreciating the professional responsibilities and quality needed by industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months with Professional Placement full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is designed to cover a number of advanced computing topics in computer science, namely, ontological engineering, service-oriented design, database design, data engineering, and mobile-application development. In addition, you will receive a solid grounding in research methods and project management before undertaking an individual project that provides an opportunity to demonstrate technical and general employability skills in preparation for career progression. Modules include Advanced Mobile Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, Advanced Databases, Advanced Data Science, Semantic Web and Knowledge Engineering, Research Methods and Project Management, Individual Master’s Project, Professional Placement.

Career pathways

We know that employers are looking for graduates who have a good balance between in-depth academic knowledge and technical and practical expertise, which is why our course is geared towards employability. What you learn on our course will help you to stand out when you look for your first professional role.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a computing-related subject. However, equivalent work experience in a computing-related field will be taken into account for those with degrees in other disciplines. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 12 months; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 18 months with Professional Placement full-time; 24 months part-time

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