Advanced Computer Science MSc
Newcastle University
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Our Advanced Computer Science MSc provides you with training in a range of emerging computer science topics that will underpin your future career in computing.About this courseYoull be suitable for this course if youre an honours graduates within computing science. You can also be a graduate from a discipline with a significant computing component such as:engineeringsystems engineeringmathematicsWe also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.We provide flexible ...Read more

Our Advanced Computer Science MSc provides you with training in a range of emerging computer science topics that will underpin your future career in computing.

About this course

You'll be suitable for this course if you're an honours graduates within computing science. You can also be a graduate from a discipline with a significant computing component such as:

engineering
systems engineering
mathematics

We also value relevant industrial computing experience and transferable skills.

We provide flexible study options so you can tailor your module choices to match your interests and skills. You can select from a wide range of taught modules in the first half of the course and then select your own focus for the final project.

Comprehensive computer science research training will help to develop your skills in computer and information systems. This provides a basis for PhD study. You'll also develop your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success.

What you'll learn

We teach the topics covered at an advanced level and they have close links to the research strengths of the School. We will introduce you to the latest developments in the fields covered. You will focus on both the theory and application of the associated techniques. The topics covered include:

advanced programming
distributed algorithms
information management
safety and dependable systems
security and trust
formal modelling and system validation
internet programming
human factors engineering

A team project is also incorporated into the course to provide an opportunity for the development of team working skills.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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Daniel
06 Dec 24

The teaching style is awesome, I really enjoy learning computer science and I feel like everything I'm taught can be immediately put to practice. On the other hand I'm kind of..Read more

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Noah
05 Dec 24

Newcastle Uni’s pretty decent. The computer science facilities are good, and the location is solid for going out. My accommodation’s nice, so no complaints there. The Student..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computing science (though students who have a 2:2 with strong, relevant industrial experience will be considered). We also accept subjects with a significant computing component, such as: engineering; systems engineering; mathematics.

Tuition fees

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£14,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£30,600 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£30,600 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Daniel
06 Dec 24
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
The teaching style is awesome, I really enjoy learning computer science and I feel like everything I'm taught can be immediately put to practice. On the other hand I'm kind of...
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Noah
05 Dec 24
Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons)
Newcastle Uni’s pretty decent. The computer science facilities are good, and the location is solid for going out. My accommodation’s nice, so no complaints there. The Student...
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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