Computer Science MSc by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Computer Science is a broad and ever-expanding discipline, providing ample scope for students seeking to carry out original scientific research. Study Computer Science by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll select from one of six research disciplines in order to take your first steps towards a scientific research-based career.

Department: Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Computer Science by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London has been designed for students to take their first steps towards an academic career, further postgraduate study or a role in a research-focussed organisation. You’ll gain valuable research skills and broaden your academic knowledge, making you a strong candidate for PhD study as well as an attractive prospect for employers in a variety of fields.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. Normally we require minimum a UK 2:2 or relevant industry experience. Applicants with degrees in the following will be considered: Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or other subjects that include a strong element of both mathematics and computing. Candidates with relevant professional qualifications in an associated area will also be considered. Please note that this is not a taught degree programme. Applicants for MSc Computer Science by Research should choose Postgraduate Research as the correct academic level within the application form. When applying please select one of the following research disciplines from the list of pathways within the application form: algorithms and complexity, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, distributed and global computing, machine learning, software language engineering and type theory. Other research disciplines are also considered. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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