MSc Computer Science (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A master's with two major themes, programming and artificial intelligence, plus project management and research methods. The Advanced Practice route adds an internship to the MSc programme, over two years. The degree is BCS-accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional registration.

Department: Computing & Cyber Security | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: January, May or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Artificial Intelligence Foundations, Big Data and Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mobile App Development, Object Oriented Development, Research Methods, the Computing Masters Project and Advanced Practice. The Advanced Practice route adds an internship: either a vocational internship (one semester working full-time in industry or on placement within the University) or a research internship within a university research team.

Career pathways

Graduates can find employment in sectors needing data science specialists, such as defence, finance, telecommunications and health, with industry networking through the ExpoSeries events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree in a related discipline (2.2 minimum), or relevant experience or equivalent qualifications. Acceptable subjects include artificial intelligence, computer forensics, computer science, computing, information technology, data science and digital forensics. International students need IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2-year course Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January, May or September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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