Computer Science MSc

This flexible programme offers a broad range of advanced study options, reflecting the emerging technologies in industry. The demand for better products and commercial services drives the search for creative solutions using computing-based systems, and has established a critical dependence between computing and practically every industry and sector.

• Shape your programme to match your interests and career ambitions
• Ideal for students with a good first degree in electronic engineering, computer science, maths or a related discipline
• Work with the most up-to-date technologies - each topic is backed up by our world-leading research centres and groups
• Fully meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional on this BCS, Chartered Institute for IT, accredited course
• You can choose to study this programme with an additional year of Industrial Experience to augment your practical skills

Facilities

The School has excellent bespoke facilities, including:

• Augmented human interaction (AHI) laboratory
• Informatics teaching laboratory with 350 state-of-the-art computers
• Antenna measurement laboratory
• Media and arts technology studios (Performance lab, control room, listening/recording room)
• Robotics laboratory (ARQspace)

Career paths

The broad range of skills gained through programmes in this School, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into roles such as:

• Head of development
• Engineering manager
• Lecturer
• IT consultant
• Project manager
• IT developer
• Mobile developer
• Technical assistant
• Analyst