Advanced Computer Science

Entry requirements

We operate a selective staged admissions process. We give preference to students with the strongest grades from high-ranking institutions.

Successful applicants typically hold a First-class honours degree (70% average) from a UK university, or the overseas equivalent, in a Computer Science degree with a minimum of 50% Computer Science content.

We require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills

We accept a range of qualifications, and welcome applications from overseas applicants. A typical successful offer-holder will evidence:

China: A minimum of 87% in a 4-year bachelor's degree from a well ranked institution.

India: A minimum of 65% (First Class with Distinction) in a BSc Eng, BEng or BTech degree, depending on the institution.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Computer Science is at the heart of modern innovation – underpinning how services are provided, goods are manufactured, communities are formed, and even how knowledge is created and disseminated.

This course meets practical skill with extensive knowledge, empowering you to not only excel, but evolve, in a tech-driven career and lifestyle.

Our flagship Computer Science course enables you to explore diverse specialisms in a comprehensive curriculum that encourages hands-on experience. Computer science itself now contains a variety of specialisms, and students on this course can choose where they want to specialise, from topics in artificial intelligence, cyber security, data engineering, machine learning human computer interaction and software engineering.

The unique breadth of this course provides the opportunity to explore more than one interest, while the structure of the programme enables students to obtain knowledge, understanding and skills at an advanced level.

This programme will provide training and experience of advanced computational techniques, and provide an opportunity to put them into practice in an individual project.

Information for international students

English language

In order to be accepted onto an MSc programme in the Department of Computer Science, applicants need toprovide evidence of having achieved the required level in a recognised English language qualification.

• IELTS : overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT : at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
• Pearson PTE : at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70.
• Pre-sessional English run by the University Language Centre.

We also accept many other English language qualifications from overseas, depending on the qualification, the scores obtained and the University's assessment of its academic suitability.