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Master of Advanced Computer Science
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MSc that deepens advanced computing skills in cybersecurity, Networking, Machine learning and cloud software.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Advanced Computer Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Taught modules cover cybersecurity
- Enterprise networking. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Software developer
- Project manager
- Data analyst
- Product engineer
- IT manager
Curriculum
- Taught modules cover cybersecurity
- Enterprise networking
- Machine learning and intelligent systems
- Big data and cloud systems
- And advanced software development
- Followed by a dissertation project. January starters take about 18 months because of the summer break. PGDip and PGCert exit awards are available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
- or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (honours standard) in a relevant subject; MBA/other courses may also consider work experience
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 162 per component
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,820 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £23,820 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 162 per component, IELTS Academic 6.