Advanced Computer Science MSc, PGDip, PGCert

This MSc is designed for students who wish to supplement their education in a specific set of advanced topics and cutting-edge technologies that they require for their professional lives, or to pursue their studies further to a PhD on a specific topic. It offers a broad menu of modules from which you can construct your own pathway with the advice and assistance of a member of staff. The PGDip includes the same modules as the MSc but without the final project. The degree takes 12 months starting in September or January. The 'With Industry' degree takes 24 months starting in September or January. 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered. IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additonal requirements. An additional fee will be charged if a placement is secured. If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee. Find out more about tuition fees, scholarships and funding. You will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. All our postgraduate Informatics degrees are available 'with industry': stimulating your creativity and capacity to innovate, and ensuring that you acquire key transferable skills. These courses will allow you to develop into a highly skilled professional, well versed in advanced methods and tools. Colleagues from industry pa

IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

International students: MSc: £24,250; PGDip: £19,400; PGCert: £9,700; MSc with Industry: £24,250

UK students: MSc: £11,200; PGDip: £8,960; PGCert: £4,480; MSc with Industry: £11,200

UK/Home: MSc: £11,200; PGDip: £8,960; PGCert: £4,480; MSc with Industry: £11,200

International: MSc: £24,250; PGDip: £19,400; PGCert: £9,700; MSc with Industry: £24,250

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• Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom