MSc Computer Science with Speech and Natural Language Processing at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc bridges computer science, machine learning, linguistics and signal processing, covering chat and voice assistants, machine translation, sentiment analysis and speech recognition. A third of study time is an individual dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: School of Computer Science | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Text Processing, Speech Processing, Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence, Professional Issues, Scalable Machine Learning, Team Software Project, Speech Technology and Natural Language Processing, with a 60-credit Dissertation Project.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for careers in AI development, speech and language technology and academic research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (computer science, computing, mathematics, software engineering or other engineering degrees; linguistics or psychology may be considered). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,550 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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