Course summary

he MSc Advanced Computer Science programme is designed to deepen students’ expertise in cutting-edge computing areas. The programme is for student who already have an undergraduate degree in a computing discipline and want to further enhance their knowledge and skills. It covers a range of specialised subjects and modules, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, cyber security, and cloud computing. Through these topics, students will engage with complex problem-solving, analyses of algorithms, software development, and the application of computational theories to real-world challenges. The curriculum emphasises both theoretical understanding and practical skills, preparing graduates for advanced roles in technology, research and development where they can drive innovation and technological advancement. The integral academic writing, research and project management skills and a mandatory independent dissertation/project in the final semester further underpin application of the industry-style professional approaches as well as an appreciation of future directions of technological landscape. The course also provides foundations and opportunity to progress to and formally pursue specialized computer science research on a Ph.D. programme