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Master of Advanced Computer Science

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, 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 (2): 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

Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree in Computing or a closely related discipline. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£36,000 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£46,827 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department	Computer Science and Data Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
231 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.