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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

If you didnt study computer science at degree level, this MSc combines a wide-ranging introduction to the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems, with a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge research. You'll be immersed in software design, programming, datasets, information systems and web applications and develop all the skills needed to conduct independent research in computer science This MSc provides a depth of knowledge in computer science, underpinned by a thorough understanding of key issues at the forefront of current research in this discipline.Youll learn how to design and create software, gain experience of modern programming languages, and discover how databases are used in modern information systems, from supermarket checkouts to online banking.Well also equip you with a good understanding of the most significant technologies for developing web applications. These include HTML, cascading style sheets, computer-generated imagery (CGI) programming, and PHP/SQL programming.Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge are available through a range of optional modules. You could choose to focus on topics including artificial intelligence, biologically inspired optimisation, neural networks, data mining, machine learning, multi-agent systems, e-commerce, online map visualisations, or software safety and dependability.Youll have the opportunity to work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to a computer science problem. Well also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your dissertation.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,800per year

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University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    143 63%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    33rd

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    63rd

    1

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