MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

A flexible MSc for graduates with a computing degree (or related experience) who want deeper knowledge, building advanced Java or Python skills and then specialising through optional modules in areas such as AI, cyber security and quantum computing. Teaching is informed by Kent's research in AI, cyber security and programming languages and assessed through projects, lab experiments and industry-set challenges.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take Advanced Java for Programmers or Advanced Python Programming in the first term, choose five optional modules and complete a Project and Dissertation. Options include Cognitive Robotics, Computational Creativity and Creative AI, Natural Language Processing, Cryptography and Systems Security, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, Deep Learning, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography, Machine Learning, Network Security, Privacy and Cyber Law, and Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.

Career pathways

Graduates have secured roles such as software engineer, full-stack developer, DevOps engineer, systems administrator, data analyst, cloud engineer and IT consultant, at employers including Amazon Web Services, Bank of England, Deloitte, Microsoft, Oracle, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sky and The Walt Disney Company.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in computing or a related subject. Students needing a student visa cannot study part-time unless the programme is distance or blended learning with no on-campus provision. English language for international applicants: Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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