Computer Science MSc by research
University of Bristol
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OverviewAs a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. The University has close relationships with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.The School of Computer Science is an international centre of excellence in the foundations and applications of computing. ...Read more

Overview

As a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. The University has close relationships with many of these organisations via collaborative projects, staff secondments and visiting industrial staff.

The School of Computer Science is an international centre of excellence in the foundations and applications of computing. Researchers in this area of study explore intelligent systems, digital media, foundations, personal systems, and architecture and design.

Computer Science is located within Merchant Venturers Building alongside aligned areas of study like Electrical and Electronic Engineering, bringing together the University's research strengths in computing, communications, electronics and photonics.

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WUSCA ranking:
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86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
What students say
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Alexander
16 Dec 24

Great research facilities and reputation. Relatively inactive postgraduate social/networking..Read more

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Keyaan
27 Feb 24

Walking up hills to get to uni every morning is not it. But I like my course and most of my lecturers..Read more

Entry requirements

MSc by Research applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate readiness to pursue a research degree.

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£4,850 per year

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£26,700 per year

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£26,700 per year

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Alexander
16 Dec 24
Computer Science PhD
Great research facilities and reputation. Relatively inactive postgraduate social/networking...
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Keyaan
27 Feb 24
Data Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
Walking up hills to get to uni every morning is not it. But I like my course and most of my lecturers...
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University of Bristol
Beacon House Queen’s Road Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Clifton Down  0.2 miles away
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