Computer Science MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

39,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Computer Science MSc provides a balance between computer science theory and practical software engineering skills, including teamwork for industrial or research clients. Graduates complement their first degree subject with computer science knowledge, leading to interdisciplinary industrial positions and PhD research. Students are expected to complement their learning with extra research and personal work.

You will learn fundamental aspects of how computers work by taking modules in computer architecture, databases, data structures and algorithms. You will also gain practical knowledge in areas such as human-computer interaction, application design, and software engineering. You will also develop programming skills in modern languages.

Team working, project planning and communication skills are developed by working in small groups developing software for real industrial and research clients. Optional modules allow specialisation in subjects such as functional programming, entrepreneurship, and machine learning.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five compulsory modules (75 credits), plus a research project (60 credits), with one to three optional modules (15 to 45 credits), and up to two elective modules (30 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Computer Science.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Computer Science MSc provides a balance between computer science theory and practical software engineering skills, including teamwork for industrial or research clients. Graduates complement their first degree subject with computer science knowledge, leading to interdisciplinary industrial positions and PhD research. Students are expected to complement their learning with extra research and personal work.

You will learn fundamental aspects of how computers work by taking modules in computer architecture, databases, data structures and algorithms. You will also gain practical knowledge in areas such as human-computer interaction, application design, and software engineering. You will also develop programming skills in modern languages.

Team working, project planning and communication skills are developed by working in small groups developing software for real industrial and research clients. Optional modules allow specialisation in subjects such as functional programming, entrepreneurship, and machine learning.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five compulsory modules (75 credits), plus a research project (60 credits), with one to three optional modules (15 to 45 credits), and up to two elective modules (30 credits).

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Computer Science.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
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100+
185+
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a subject other than computer science or information technology, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Evidence should be included within the application to demonstrate suitable mathematical skills (to at least Mathematics A level), and analytical skills. Note: Although, the current programme is meant for all those who are new to Computer Science, the applicant must ensure they have good computational thinking skills as programming is a core part of the course.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
20,500 GBP
International
39,800 GBP

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