MSc Advanced Computer Science
ApplyKey facts
- Start date: September
- Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time
Scholarships: available
Study with us
- pursue a tailored programme through a flexible structure of optional classes
- opportunity to follow a specialist pathway leading to a specific named award
- skilled computer science professionals are in demand
From a software engineering point of view, the course has not only filled the knowledge gaps I had, but also exposed me to several areas in software engineering I did not know existed.
Ronal Nsabiyera
MSc Advanced Computer Science
Why this course?
Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems and systems development is of great importance in many areas of modern life. There's a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals.
Our MSc in Computer Science degree offers you the opportunity to take a programme of advanced study through a flexible structure.
You’ll study
Diploma and MSc students follow the same taught courses for the first two semesters. MSc students also undertake an individual research dissertation on an approved topic.
Compulsory classes are Personal Study and Research Methods. Plus you’ll choose a range of optional modules in Advance Software Engineering, Enterprise Information Systems and Mobile Systems.
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Course content
Learning & teaching
The course is taught through lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories. Dissertation is by supervision.
Research Methods
Personal Study
The aims of this class are to:
- strengthen your self-study skills in technical material at the forefront of a specialism within your discipline
- develop your abilities to identify, synthesise, abstract, connect and present materials within a specialist topic area of computer science
- support you in bridging between your background knowledge within your selected specialism and the advanced materials required for subsequent study of the specialism within the later modules of the Advanced Computer Science degree
- ensure you achieve a threshold level of competency to meet all prerequisites of your selected modules within the Advanced Computer Science degree
You can take a combination of classes across these specialist areas.
Advanced Software Engineering
Software Architecture & Design
The aims of this class are to:
- enable you to understand the challenges of advanced software design and the issues associated with large-scale software architectures, frameworks, patterns and components
- develop your understanding of the tools and techniques that may be used for the automatic analysis and evaluation of software
Designing Usable Systems
In this class, you'll develop research level understanding of the design of interfaces for newly emerging technologies and computing domains such as ubiquitous and mobile computing, universal access and collaborative displays.
Distributed Information Systems
This class will give you an extended understanding of the deep, technical issues underlying information systems in the particular context of distributing content over the world-wide web.
Mobile Software & Applications
You'll develop an understanding of the theories, paradigms, algorithms and architectures for building software applications to function in mobile computing environments.
Enterprise Information Systems
Project Management
This class with help the student:
- appreciate the practicalities of project evaluation and management
- understand and use techniques for the evaluation, planning and management of projects
- examine the issues and problems in being a project manager
- gain an appreciation of the project environment
Distributed Information Systems
This class will give you an extended understanding of the deep, technical issues underlying information systems in the particular context of distributing content over the world-wide web.
Computer Security
You'll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature of security in the contexts of computers, information and networks.
Information Retrieval
You'll learn to:
- critically examine a number of influential information seeking models
- provide understanding of research methodologies for studying human information behaviour
- examine important concepts, such as relevance, in the context of information seeking and retrieval
- examine how findings from information seeking theory and practise can inform the design of information access systems
- outline the theory and technology used to construct modern Information Retrieval and Access systems
- critically evaluate the assumptions behind the evaluation of Information Retrieval systems
Business Analytics
The aims of this class are to:
- develop a critical awareness of the range of tools being marketed under the label 'Decision Support' or more generally 'Business Intelligence'
- provide an understanding of the key algorithms and techniques which are embodied in Business Intelligence solutions
Dissertation
MSc students prepare a dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.
This takes the form of an individual project on an approved topic, which allows you to pursue an area of specific interest, providing scope for original thought, research and presentation.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements / experience | Minimum second-class honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline. |
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| English language requirements | You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details. AAs a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here. |
Pre-Masters preparation course
The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course held at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for a Masters degree at University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to progress to this degree course at the University of Strathclyde.
International students
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 100 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
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Fees & funding
2020/21
All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.
| Scotland/EU | £8,100 |
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| Rest of UK | £8,100 |
| International | £18,100 |
| Available scholarships | Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
How can I fund my course?
Scottish and non-UK EU postgraduate students
Scottish and non-UK EU postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Northern Ireland
Postgraduate students who are ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland may be able to apply for support from Student Finance Northern Ireland. The support is a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
International students
We've a large range of scholarships available to help you fund your studies. Check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Careers
As a student on our Masters in Advanced Computing Science, there will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events.
As a graduate you could progress to be an analyst, architect or developer. There's a demand for advanced practitioners and researchers in the growing area of embedded systems development.
How much will I earn?
- Systems Analyst – typical salaries for junior analysts are around £25,000. More experienced analysts earn £40,000 a year, on average.*
- Applications Developer – graduate salaries start at around £20,000. This can vary depending on the size of the employer and the sector which you're working in. The typical salary range for a senior applications developer is approximately £45,000 to £50,000.*
*Information is intended only as a guide.
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Start Date: Sep 2020
Mode of Delivery: full-time
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