Advanced Computer Science MSc
University of Sussex
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This course is for you if you want to develop a career in the IT industry, research, or academia.You will work with tomorrow’s computer systems. Learn from experts in the Department of Informatics and gain from our links in the software engineering field.Advances across platforms, networks and computers mean new challenges. These dwarf the problems computer science has solved up to now. To meet these challenges, computing needs skilled scientists in system design.You will work in an ...Read more

This course is for you if you want to develop a career in the IT industry, research, or academia.

You will work with tomorrow’s computer systems. Learn from experts in the Department of Informatics and gain from our links in the software engineering field.

Advances across platforms, networks and computers mean new challenges. These dwarf the problems computer science has solved up to now. To meet these challenges, computing needs skilled scientists in system design.

You will work in an intellectually stimulating environment with research ranging from computer science to digital media to e-business.

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Careers

You will leave the MSc equipped with the skills for a career in software and systems design, including roles requiring cutting-edge specialisation such as in mobile or cloud computing.

The MSc is also ideal preparation for research in academia or industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Veronica
17 Jan 25

I think personally the best part is how good the computer facilities are in the informatics department, you can really tell all the investment that went into that. As well as..Read more

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Ralph
16 Jan 25

The campus is so beautiful and great location. There's always things to do (i.e Salsa, active us). However Uni sometimes is a bit lonely and there isn't a huge community feel (not..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in computing, science, mathematics or engineering and you should have significant computing experience. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Tuition fees

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£12,550 per year

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£25,000 per year

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Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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Veronica
17 Jan 25
Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) MCompu (Hons)
I think personally the best part is how good the computer facilities are in the informatics department, you can really tell all the investment that went into that. As well as...
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Ralph
16 Jan 25
Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
The campus is so beautiful and great location. There's always things to do (i.e Salsa, active us). However Uni sometimes is a bit lonely and there isn't a huge community feel (not...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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