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Advanced Computer Science, MSc, Cardiff University

the United Kingdom

Cardiff University

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About Advanced Computer Science, MSc - at Cardiff University

Designed for computing graduates who wish to differentiate themselves further through an advanced mastery of the discipline, this flagship programme offers exposure to contemporary topics that are driving key technological developments and trends.

The MSc Advanced Computer Science will offer you exposure to key topics that are driving emerging technological developments and trends.

Computer Science is one of the fastest moving academic disciplines and the outcomes of research and innovation in this field are likely to have a significant social impact.

The subject spans all aspects of modern life, and this programme offers you the opportunity to apply new skills and advanced techniques to the area of your choice, whilst allowing you to demonstrate that you are at the forefront of your discipline.

Core to this programme is the opportunity to further develop the scope of your problem-solving skills by studying advanced programming languages and programming paradigms, and to gain knowledge and skills across a breadth of topics in Computer Science.

You will choose to study optional, research-led modules that allow the freedom to build a distinctive personal portfolio of skills and knowledge. 

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of this course include:

  • A degree designed for computing graduates who wish to differentiate themselves further through an advanced mastery of the discipline.
  • In addition to coverage of core advanced computer science topics, you may select from three research topics in which to specialise (Complex Systems, Visual Computing, Data and Knowledge Engineering).
  • You will undertake an individual research project and complete a dissertation under the supervision of a member of academic research staff. The topic for this will be driven by your own interests.
  • You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.

Notes about fees for this course

For tuition fees for this course, please visit our website:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-computer-science-msc#fees

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-computer-science-msc-part-time#fees

If you’re a home-fee paying student, you can apply for a £3,000 Master’s Excellence Scholarship from Cardiff University to help cover the cost of this programme. 

Entry requirements

For entry requirements for this course, please visit our website:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-computer-science-msc#admission

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-computer-science-msc-part-time#admission

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