Advanced Computer Science
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second class bachelor's degree in a computer-related subject. If your first degree is not in computing but you have worked in the computing industry you can also be considered. If you have no experience or degree in a computing related discipline then you should consider our MSc in Computing Science.
For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should be able to provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our Advanced Computer Science MSc / PGDip / PGCert will help you to develop a diverse range of skills to produce solutions in the complex projects increasingly widespread in industry. These projects include:
- web technology combining networking, human computer interface and intelligent systems
- high speed networks using concepts from artificial intelligence requiring intelligent front ends.
This course is for recent graduates and those with substantial experience in the computing industry. You will gain a qualification which develops your expertise. And you'll have the opportunity to put the skills you have gained into practice by taking an optional, one year placement.
You will be part of a diverse and truly international postgraduate community.
The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Information for international students
Pathways courses for international and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.
Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.
If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.
Fees and funding
Financial support and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- full time6 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- full time3 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time6 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- query@brookes.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1865 484848