Computer Science MSc

**Improve your employability with practical and theoretical knowledge of computer science, ready for a career in industry.**<br/><br/>This course is designed to match the growing need for graduates who are trained in one discipline and also skilled in computer science. You’ll gain a strong foundation in programming, software development and contemporary techniques in computer science. You will also cover artificial intelligence (including machine learning), data structures and algorithms equipping you with problem-solving methodologies applicable to a wide array of industry settings.<br/><br/>Our MSc Computer Science offers a 12-month intensive course without requiring a background in the field. You will develop employability skills, ready to pursue a career in industry.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>- Study in our research-led department giving opportunities for a wide-range of specialist projects, either proposed by you or suggested by supervisors.<br/><br/><br/>- Access our dedicated 24/7 lab space available to postgraduate students.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience practical software development with real-world project scenarios and gain skills in working effectively in teams.<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct independent research in an area of computer science.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an understanding of the legal, ethical, professional issues relevant to computer science.<br/><br/><br/>- Be part of a supportive postgraduate community in a beautiful world heritage city.<br/><br/><br/>**Project examples**<br/>The research expertise in the department allows for a wide-range of subjects for your final project at the end of the course. Recent examples from Computer Science students include:<br/><br/><br/>- An investigation into changing smartphone use habits through ambient visualisation<br/><br/><br/>- Reviewing a multi-camera system for human body capture<br/><br/><br/>- Exploring deep learning and applied stochastic optimal control in high-frequency trading<br/><br/><br/>**Career prospects**<br/>On graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and transferable skills ready for a career in a range of sectors - from technology to banking, or for further study at PhD or EngD level. Our dedicated careers team offers individual guidance and help you decide between employment and further study.<br/><br/>With computer science forming an essential part of a number of key industries, our MSc graduates are highly sought after by employers. Graduates from the Department have gone on to work in companies including Amazon, JP Morgan and Tripadvisor in roles such as IT consultancy, software development, technology consultancy, Java development and back-end engineers.