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MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Full Time
JAN
1.5 years
MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Overview
Our MSc Advanced Computing course is an advanced course of study for computing graduates focusing on issues such as internet of things (IoT) and big data. It is designed to develop your practical development skills. It will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced computing technologies within industry and academia as well as acquire hands-on experience.
The availability of high-speed internet and advancement in data processing, persisting and provisioning technologies along with miniaturization of sensing devices have opened new opportunities to utilise data to obtain a better understand of many application areas. Advanced computing technologies provide a roadmap of technological innovation across science and engineering domains. The MSc Advanced Computing is a specialist postgraduate degree focused on teaching advance topics of internet-of-things, big data, and e-health.
Common modules focus on the key themes of advanced computing and on planning, analysing, developing, evaluating, deploying, and managing advanced computing systems and services for modern day organisations and businesses.
Assessment
Assessment methods will include:
Career Prospects
Jobs
Graduates are currently working in roles including data scientist, data architect, big data consultant, ML/AI engineer, application developer, DevOps manager and more.
Further Study
Successful completion of our MSc Advanced Computing course prepares you for advanced research studies in related technology areas. You will be able to apply for MPhil/PhD degree course. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.
You should possess an Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or Relevant Disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification. You may also be considered with other academic, vocational, or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,500 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)
£11,750 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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