MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Birmingham

If you want to deepen your understanding of Computer Science, this course is for you. You'll become a globally-qualified talent, ready for an exciting career in the industry. Select from a broad range of advanced modules reflecting your own interests.

Department: Computer Science and Data Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September / January  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first eight months of the course you'll study your choice of taught modules to a total of 120 credits, which may include a mini-project. You'll also work on your project and dissertation, individually supervised by a member of the research-active staff in the School. Modules include Project (CompSci - MSc), LM Advanced Functional Programming (Extended), LM Advanced Networking (Extended), LM Algorithms and Complexity (Extended), LM Computer Vision and Imaging (Extended), LM Computer-Aided Verification (Extended), LM Dependable and Distributed Systems (Extended).

Career pathways

Computing encompasses all digital technology used to create, store, communicate, exchange, and utilise information. It's the backbone of business strategies and growth, and it revolutionises our personal lives, from mobile phones and online shopping to social media.

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