MSc COMPUTING SCIENCE
MSC COMPUTING SCIENCE
If you are a graduate from any non-computing subject and are interested in computers, this Masters course is designed for you to broaden your existing knowledge to the sensational computing fields.
It does not require any previous knowledge and experience in computing as it starts by teaching very fundamental computing knowledge, such as Application Programming, Internet technology, Databases. It then offers plenty of options to steer your learning towards your own aspirations in some more advanced specialised areas, e.g. machine learning, data mining, computer vision, and modern embedded technology, and more.
Upon graduation you’ll be professionally competitive and also highly flexible to take a career in a challenging and changing employment environment. Over the years, our graduates found their employment in various companies, such as Microsoft, BT, Aviva, WorldPay, PwC, China Mobile, public sectors, e.g. National Statistics, and Research Institutes etc.
About
Our MSc Computing Science is specially designed for graduates of non-computing subjects to study computer technologies and skills to broaden their knowledge and create new career prospects. It is a one-year full-time course but you can also take it part time over two-years.
In this course, you’ll not only learn essential and advanced computing knowledge and skills but also develop (in Research Techniques Module) your generic, transferable skills for communication, critical thinking and reasoning, problem solving, technical writing, independent and team working and project management. In addition, you learn proper computing professionalism and ethics.
Firstly you will take three fundamental modules: Applications Programming, Database Manipulation, and Internet and Multimedia Techniques. They will teach you essential knowledge and skills in three main and important areas in Computing: Programming, Database and Internet. These modules lay some solid foundations for you to move onto more advanced and/or specialised fields, by choosing some optional modules in advanced and/or specialised areas/themes, such as Machine Learning and Data Mining, Software Engineering and System Development, Computer Graphics and Vision, Distributed and Cloud Computing, Embedded Technologies, etc. If you are not sure what to choose, your adviser will help you.
You also need to do a dissertation project (60 credits) from January to late August, which gives you the chance to specialise in a specific topic and work closely with our world-leading academics. You can choose a project from a list of many proposals made by our faculty members and/or industrial collaborators. Or you may propose your own if you have a good idea. You will be supervised by a supervisor from the School for doing your dissertation, which may result in a publication, and/or some systems that have a potential to be used in research, industries or businesses.

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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 graduate from this course, you will be able to find employment in private industry, public sector organisations and in research, working in diverse roles, ranging from independent consultants, software developers, systems analysts, data analysts and IT managers to academic or commercial researchers.
One past graduate said: "I have found a job as a junior software developer and I am finding that the course has prepared me well for this. Once again I’d like to thank you for getting your students ready for the real-world."
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include;
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Software engineer/programmer
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Web or app developer
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Systems analyst and/or administrator
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Databases administrator
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Data scientist
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Artificial intelligence developer

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Assessment for Year 1
We’ll use a wide range of methods to assess your learning – including programming assignments, technical reports, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, presentations and demonstrations. It depends on the module content and learning objectives to decide which ones are used. Most modules are assessed through a mixture of coursework and exams, while some are entirely assessed by coursework only. In your dissertation module, you will be assessed particularly through a demonstration/presentation and the dissertation on your understanding, how you integrate knowledge from different areas of the subject and apply them into your project work.
Assessment for Year 1
We’ll use a wide range of methods to assess your learning – including programming assignments, technical reports, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, presentations and demonstrations. It depends on the module content and learning objectives to decide which ones are used. Most modules are assessed through a mixture of coursework and exams, while some are entirely assessed by coursework only. In your dissertation module, you will be assessed particularly through a demonstration/presentation and the dissertation on your understanding, how you integrate knowledge from different areas of the subject and apply them into your project work.
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)Students 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: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in all components)
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PTE (Pearson): 58 (minimum 42 in all components)
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 2020/21 are:
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UK/EU Students: £7,850 (full time)
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International Students: £16,400 (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 UK/EU students).
Living Expenses
We estimate living expenses at £1,015 per month.
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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