Advanced Computer Science MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Gain the skills to shape the digital world. Explore developments across platforms, networks and technologies and prepare for your future in system design. Advances across platforms, networks and technologies can help us to tackle society’s most pressing challenges. Whether finding ways to forecast extreme weather, improving medical diagnosis or optimising public transportation, there’s significant demand for skilled scientists who specialise in system design.

Department: Department of Informatics | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Advanced Software Engineering, Topics in Computer Science, MSc Individual Project, Web Applications and Services.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a career in areas of high-demand. You might also decide to conduct further research within academia or industry, or go on to further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in computing, science, mathematics or engineering and you should have significant computing experience. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,200 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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