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Master of Advanced Computer Science in with Advanced Practice

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A two-year full-time Master of Science in Advanced Computer Science taught in the School of Computer Science on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Advanced Computer Science in with Advanced Practice to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Research Methods and Project Management
Big Data and Cloud Computing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Software engineering
Network design and management
Artificial intelligence
IT consultancy

Curriculum

Two-year full-time taught master's programme with an Advanced Practice second year. Core modules include Advanced Programming
Research Methods and Project Management
Big Data and Cloud Computing
Advanced Databases.

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a computing-related discipline which included programming in an object-oriented language
System analysis and design
Databases
Computer operating systems and networks. Other subject qualifications
Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline, Advanced Practice versions add a placement year to the matching 1-year MSc/MA, Pre-registration health courses need a prior health or science degree plus professional entry checks, Interview and placement capacity.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Other subject qualifications, Equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
Personal statement
References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£12,250 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£22,789 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	School of Computer Science
Department	Advanced Computer Science in with Advanced Practice
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.