MSc ADVANCED COMPUTING SCIENCE
MSC ADVANCED COMPUTING SCIENCE
From day one you’ll be immersed in the expertise of our world-leading research team who are working at the cutting edge of computing science.
You’ll study key core subjects including our flagship module Advanced Programming Concepts and Techniques. Your lectures for this important area will cover historical, established and upcoming programming languages, functional languages, assembly and intermediate languages, code optimisation, high performance computing, software testing and modern frameworks. The finale of this module will see you produce a prototype of a professional standard software product to tackle a real world problem. You’ll develop this in groups or individually, following industrial software engineering practice and guidelines.
Your compulsory Research Techniques module will help you master crucial skills such as writing scientific reports and analysing and critically reviewing scientific publications. You will also develop your ability to analyse and process big data resources using basic and advanced statistical methods.
It’s all brought to life in our specialist MSc lab with state of the art computers and high-end graphics cards. You will also be able to use our motion capture studio, 3D printer, 3D stereoscopic monitors, humanoid robots, haptic feedback devices and mainstream Virtual Reality (VR) hardware.
Thanks to our strong ties with the IT and computing industries, we are able to shape our course content and coursework projects based on current trends and real-world problems. This ensures that your experience is aligned with the industries that you may well be moving into after your course.
About
Program your future, just the way you want it. Whether you’re an aspiring programmer, software engineer, data or computer scientist, this Master’s course is the ideal opportunity to set yourself apart from other graduates.
Taking your BSc degree in computing science (or equivalent), you’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge to an advanced level – especially in research-led subjects such as advanced programming concepts, artificial intelligence, data mining, computer games and graphics and much more.
Your studies will culminate in an MSc research project on a topic of your choice – giving you the chance to showcase everything you’ve learnt and demonstrate your research ability. This heavy slant on research is perfect preparation for the job market once you graduate or for further research studies or posts.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
As a professional in this rapidly evolving sector, the ability to learn new skills is as important as what you know already. After successfully completing this Master’s you’ll be fully prepared for a highly paid, successful career, in which you’ll be continually learning and extending yourself.
The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meaning it will open doors in the IT and computing industry for you. Careers include software engineering, web or app development, programming, systems analysis, data science, artificial intelligence development, academic/industrial research, entrepreneurial or teaching.
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Web and software development
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Applications programming
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Software engineering
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IT consultancy
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Industries reliant on computing (eg finance, automotive, electronics, retail, government, police)
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Research position in R&D department of a company or higher education.

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Assessment for Year 1
We’ll assess your work through coursework projects, course tests, scientific reports, a dissertation and exams.
If you take the Advanced Programming and Computer Games modules, your course tests will include short and multiple choice questions covering the syllabus along with hands-on programming tests where you’ll make modifications to sample code in a limited time frame.
We’ll always make sure to give you prompt feedback during laboratory sessions and after the final marking stages for all modules.
You must discuss and agree your module choices with the Course Director, prior to selection, to ensure you are not duplicating any prior learning or experience.
Assessment for Year 1
We’ll assess your work through coursework projects, course tests, scientific reports, a dissertation and exams.
If you take the Advanced Programming and Computer Games modules, your course tests will include short and multiple choice questions covering the syllabus along with hands-on programming tests where you’ll make modifications to sample code in a limited time frame.
We’ll always make sure to give you prompt feedback during laboratory sessions and after the final marking stages for all modules.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent)Degree subject
Computer Science or a related subjectStudents for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in two components only, with 6.0 in the other two)
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PTE (Pearson): 64 (minimum 59 in two components only with 64 in the other two)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests
INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2021/22 are:
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UK Students: £8,450 (full time)
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International Students: £18,500 (full time)
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

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