Course summary
If you want to deepen your understanding of Computer Science, this course is for you. You'll become a globally-qualified talent, ready for an exciting career in the industry. Select from a broad range of advanced modules reflecting your own interests. You can broaden your knowledge or explore more deeply into areas that fascinate you. You'll undertake your own software-development or summer project (which may be research-focused) to expand your knowledge even further. Emerge from this course ready for a career in technology-focused global companies, academia or industrial research. This course supports you in your journey to becoming an expert in Computer Science. You'll learn from experts delivering high-quality research from AI to computation and cybersecurity. As technology advances fast, our computing graduates will be in higher demand than ever. Join us and say hello to an exciting new future. Benefit from our partnership with The Alan Turing Institute Take advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities Highlight your skillset through our various assessment modes Join a department that is a world leading centre for Computer Science research
Modules
In the first eight months of the course you study your choice of taught modules to a total of 120 credits, which may include a mini-project. In the final four months, you will work on your summer project and dissertation, individually supervised by a member of the research-active staff in the School.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject (eg, Computing or a closely related discipline); plus a solid foundation in programming. Students who have not studied in English must pass a recognised English test. Please note that we are operating a staged admissions process for this programme as it is very competitive, and as such this is the minimum entry requirement.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Sponsorship information
Scholarships may be available to home and international students.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT