MCOMP Computer Science with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Advance your expertise with a master's in computer science, learning to apply computing techniques relevant to a wide range of real-world problems in an evolving technological landscape. Explore the tools and theories that make science and technology fascinating, whilst developing practical research skills aligned to active research within the School. Specialise in computer science and graduate with the advanced expertise and confidence to innovate and excel in a rapidly changing industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Agile Minds: Development and the Professional World, Computational Foundations, Problem Solving and Computer Programming, Introduction to Cybercrime: Systems, Society, and Security, Fundamentals of Computer Systems. Year 2 compulsory modules: Web Technologies and Databases, Human-Centred Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Year 3 compulsory modules: Research and Development Project in Computer Science, Advanced Web Development and Databases.

Career pathways

You will explore advanced topics and techniques at the leading edge of computer science research, allowing you to pursue a more advanced academic or industrial career. You will also graduate with a wide variety of advanced subject specific and transferrable skills across many areas including leadership, problem solving, computational thinking, integrity, team working, modelling, critical thinking, communication, adaptability, reflective practice and time management.

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