Computer Science with Integrated Masters MComp (Hons) MComp (Hons) MComp (Hons)

Accelerate your career in computer science by gaining the advanced practical, technical and research skills to solve real-world problems and develop the systems of the future. Our four-year Integrated Masters is ideal for those wishing to pursue a research career or gain a competitive edge in the graduate employment market.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?** <br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT<br/><br/><br/>- Gain advanced research skills to enter specialist roles in the computing industry or pursue further study such as a PhD<br/><br/><br/>- Gain first-hand experience in industry with our Placement Year option<br/><br/><br/>- Access a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities and a VR lab <br/><br/><br/>In your first year you will explore the fundamental concepts and techniques for modern, professional programming. Our initial modules are designed to bring everyone up to speed, regardless of the starting level of coding experience, and to provide a gentle introduction to the skills required for effective academic study. You will then move on to learn advanced programming concepts that can be applied in areas such as games programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security.<br/><br/>You will also explore the human aspect of Computer Science, thanks to the focus on user interaction and user interface design, software engineering methodologies (SCRUM, Agile) and cutting edge research in AI and machine learning. In your third year of study, you will have the opportunity to further specialise in advanced topics such as games computing, AI and software engineering project management. You will also hone your research skills by working on a third year project - where you can unleash your creativity and apply the techniques you have acquired throughout your studies. In your final year, you will explore masters level, research-led topics such as Cloud computing, that will enable you to gain the specialist knowledge to pursue a career or research in your chosen field.<br/><br/>You will also complete a substantial research project. This will allow you to integrate and apply your theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to an identified design and implementation need and/or an advanced research problem within the discipline. To equip you with the skills needed for your final year project, you will learn how to develop a novel research idea and plan for a research proposal in addition to exploring advanced analytics and statistical modelling techniques - to enable you to make sense of the exponential growth of big data.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.