Course summary
Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems. Systems development is of crucial importance in many areas of modern life. As new technologies continue to emerge, there's a growing worldwide need for skilled, expert computer science professionals. Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science has a small number of compulsory modules, supplemented by a wide variety of optional modules. You can choose from this range of optional modules to tailor your own programme of advanced study to meet your academic interests and career aspirations, whether your interests relate to software engineering, or to data science.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues for the Information Society; Research Methods; Research Project. Optional modules: Concepts and Theories of Sustainability Advanced Topics in Software Engineering Designing Usable Systems Advanced Information Retrieval Deep Learning Theory and Practice Big Data Technologies Software Architecture & Design Mobile Software & Applications Distributed Information Systems Machine Learning for Data Analytics Business Analysis Game Theory and Multi-Agent Systems Evolutionary Computing for Finance Human Centred Security
Assessment method
Assessment is through a combination of individual work, group work, exams and practical work in laboratories and include a dissertation. Around half the classes are assessed entirely by coursework, the others are a combination of coursework and examination.
Entry requirements
Minimum second class honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline Significant programming experience, preferably in Java or another object-oriented language. Other disciplines who have significant programming experience should contact us to discuss applying for this course. You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12550 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £12550 | Year 1 |
| EU | £31900 | Year 1 |
| International | £31900 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ