Hi there, I'm Luna.
I'm a bit like an AI, except instead of making pictures of people with 16 fingers, I can help you find the perfect course and uni.
Would you like some help in your search?
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
Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus
Sandwich
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a course option
MSc - Master of Science
Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus
Sandwich
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
The ‘with a Professional Placement Year’ programme provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-10 month experience as an IT professional for students who successfully find a suitable placement. The MSc Advanced Computer Science with a Professional Placement Year will offer you exposure to key topics that are driving emerging technological developments and trends.Computer Science is one of the fastest moving academic disciplines and the outcomes of research and innovation in this field are likely to have a significant social impact. The subject spans all aspects of modern life, and this programme offers you the opportunity to apply new skills and advanced techniques to the area of your choice, whilst allowing you to demonstrate that you are at the forefront of your discipline.Core to this programme is the opportunity to further develop the scope of your problem solving skills by studying advanced programming languages and programming paradigms, and to gain knowledge and skills across a breadth of topics in Computer Science.You will choose to study optional, research-led modules that allow the freedom to build a distinctive personal portfolio of skills and knowledge.This is a specialist Masters degree programme which will require strong technical, mathematical and programming skills from day one of the course.You will apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of the taught phase of the program. This provides valuable work experience to develop your IT Professional skills. Placements You will apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of the taught stage of the course. Whilst you are responsible for finding your own placements, the School will give advice on applying for placements, keep you informed of a variety of opportunities, and ensure that you receive support and guidance throughout the whole process from our dedicated placement support officer. If you are unable to secure a placement you will be transferred to the non-placement version of the programme. Mode - Full-time with sandwich year.
A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as computer science, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,320 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)
£17,820 per year
Students from EU
Deposit: £2,500
£17,820 per year
Students from International
Deposit: £2,500
Check out our
Cardiff city guide
