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MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Advanced Computer Science is a one- or two-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus. You’ll develop expertise in contemporary design and practice within computer science. The MSc Advanced Computer Science lets you master the theory and practical knowledge to understand – and create – computing technologies that make a real impact on the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Health  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: MSc Project and Dissertation, Professional Practice and Research Methodology, Group Project, Computer Security, Machine Learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Artificial Intelligence Computing Computer Engineering Computer Games Computer Networks Computer Science Data Science Software Engineering We will consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above which includes: At least two Programming modules from the following list: Advanced Programming Algorithms C, C#, C++ Data Structures Introduction to Programming Programming Languages Software Engineering Java MATLAB Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Python System Programming Algorithms And One or more maths modules, such as: Algebra Calculus Differential equations Probability and Statistics Mathematics IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,375 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,925 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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