MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A 12-month on-campus Masters for graduates who already have a computer science background, building advanced computing skills across a range of current technologies.

Department: School of Computer Science | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover algorithms and systems programming, with a wide choice of options such as cloud computing, blockchain technologies, machine learning, data mining and text analytics, and a 60-credit research project over the summer.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for roles as application developers, system designers and evaluators across applied computing, and for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in computer science, including a breadth of relevant modules with significant programming, systems development, data structures and algorithms. Applicants with a 2:2 (hons) in computer science and relevant work experience or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,600 for the whole programme (2027 entry) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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