MSc Advanced Computer Science with Placement Year

Master

In Hatfield

£ 9,450 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Hatfield

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

One of a range of degrees from the taught Master's Programme at the Department of Computer Science

This course will enhance your career prospects or prepare you for a programme of research that requires knowledge of one or more of these sub-discipline areas. You will benefit from wide range of taught modules from which to choose, and will be expected to complete a major project that extends and applies what you have learnt in one or more of the taught modules you have taken.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Hatfield (Hertfordshire)
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De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Our master's programme is designed to give Computer Science graduates the specialist, up-to-date skills and knowledge sought after by employers, whether in business, industry, government or research.

The MSc Advanced Computer Science course will equip students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in at least two specialist topics of computer science to advanced depth.

Successful graduates may pursue a career in areas such as programming, artificial intelligence and robotics, computer networks, cyber security, data science, or software engineering, pending on the knowledge and skill set gained through the optional modules the graduates choose and complete

For admission to MSc Computer Networks and Systems Security, the normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

Why choose this course?
One of a range of advanced courses within our postgraduate Master's programme in Computer Science, this particular course provides you with a specialism combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced computer science.
This MSc will enable you to develop skills in using and critically evaluating a range of methods and tools currently employed in at least two specialist topics of computer science to advanced depth.
Taught by a highly-regarded and long-established computer science department with strong links to business.
Half the research outputs in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire have been rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

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This centre's achievements

2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • Networking
  • Multimedia
  • Project
  • Programming
  • Laboratory
  • Resource
  • Environment
  • Programming Paradigms
  • Administration
  • Placement

Course programme

What will I study?

Classes consist of lectures, small group seminars, and practical work in our well-equipped laboratories. We use modern, industry-standard software wherever possible. There are specialist facilities for networking and multimedia and a project laboratory especially for masters students. In addition to scheduled classes, you will be expected a significant amount of time in self-study, taking advantage of the extensive and up-to-date facilities. These include the Learning Resource Centres, open 24x7, with 1,500 computer workstations and wifi access, Studynet our versatile online study environment usable on and off campus, and open access to our labs.

Level 7

Module
  • Programming Paradigms
  • Network System Administration
  • Advanced Computer Science Masters Project
  • Preparation for Placement
  • Professional Work Placement for MSc Computer Science
  • Team Research and Development Project
  • Legal and Ethical Practice Exercise
  • Data Mining
  • Measures and Models for Software Engineering
  • Programming for Software Engineers
  • Software Engineering Practice and Experience
  • Distributed Systems Security
  • Secure Systems Programming
  • Multicast and Multimedia Networking
  • Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking
  • Artificial Life with Robotics
  • Neural Networks and Machine Learning
  • Theory and Practice of Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Security, Management and Compliance
  • Digital Forensics
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cyber Operations
  • Investigative Methods for Computer Science
  • Professional Issues
  • Foundations of Data Science
  • Wireless Mobile and Multimedia Networking

Additional information

UK Students

Full time

£9450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
£9450 for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 inclusive

EU Students

Full time£15500 for the 2021/2022 academic year
£15500 for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 inclusive

International StudentsFull time

£15500 for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 inclusive
£15500 for the 2021/2022 academic year

MSc Advanced Computer Science with Placement Year

£ 9,450 VAT inc.