MSc Advanced Computer Science (January start) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An advanced one-year MSc, starting in January, for computer science graduates with significant programming experience, with a small number of compulsory modules and a wide choice of options. Students may have the chance to undertake the summer research project with an external partner.

What you will study

January to March: compulsory Research Methods plus electives such as Human Centred Security, Distributed Information Systems, Game Theory & Multi-Agent Systems, Mobile Software & Applications, Machine Learning for Data Analytics, Evolutionary Computing for Finance and Business Analysis. May to August: a 60-credit Research Project. September to December: compulsory legal and professional issues (Freedom of Information, Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act) plus electives.

Career pathways

Opportunities to meet employers and attend recruitment events, including a dedicated careers fair for computer science and information management students with over 30 companies such as Amazon, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline, with significant programming experience, preferably in Java or another object-oriented language. Applicants from other disciplines with significant programming experience should contact the department to discuss applying. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirement can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year. Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. Tuition only. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year. Tuition only. Source

Intake: January

Duration: 12 months full-time

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