Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Select a course option
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Select a an exam type
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,550 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,000 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)