Course summary
The MSc Computer Science course is a taught postgraduate course aimed at students with a substantial background in computing who would like to study advanced computing concepts and technologies, covering a wide variety of topics in depth with dedicated experts teaching on each of the pathways. The MSc Computer Science degree provides you with a wealth of opportunities to choose your own path of specialisation into a computing career. The course includes four core modules (Dissertation and Research skills, Topics in Emerging Technologies, DevOps, Managing Projects and Teams) and three optional modules from a range of modules offered in artificial intelligence, cyber security, and software development. Core modules will cover aspects of computing that are common across all subdomains of computing, whereas optional modules will include a choice of topics helping you specialise in an area of your preference (cyber security, software development, artificial intelligence). The programme is suitable for students from computing backgrounds who are interested in a career orientated towards an industry role, as well as in academia.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Entry requirements
Applicants will need to hold a BSc degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science and AI, CyberSecurity or cognate degree or have equivalent industry experience. Applicants may be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required in addition to GCSE English Language where English is not the students' first language. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9495 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9495 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9495 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9495 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9495 | Year 1 |
EU | £15300 | Year 1 |
International | £15300 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £15300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ