MSc Advanced Computer Science with Software Engineering (January start)
University of Strathclyde
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MSc - Master of Science

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Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems.There is a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals. This course helps you develop the skills necessary to design and deploy sophisticated modern software systems in a range of application areas.Youll improve your practical software engineering skills and learn new theories of software development. This course gives you the necessary qualifications to get a skilled position in ...Read more

Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems.

There is a growing need across the world for skilled, advanced computer science professionals. This course helps you develop the skills necessary to design and deploy sophisticated modern software systems in a range of application areas.

Youll improve your practical software engineering skills and learn new theories of software development. This course gives you the necessary qualifications to get a skilled position in the computing industry.

Careers

There will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events, in addition to taking advantage of a wealth of support offered by our award-winning careers service.

We have a dedicated careers fair for our computer science and information management students each year, with over 30 leading companies, including:

  • Amazon
  • JP Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • British Telecom
  • Bridgeall
  • Kana
  • Skyscanner
  • ThinkAnalytics

As a graduate of our Advanced Computer Science with Software Engineering, you could be an analyst, architect or developer. There's a demand for advanced practitioners and researchers in the growing area of embedded systems development.

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WUSCA ranking:
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13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
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32nd
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in computer science, software engineering, or a closely-related discipline

Significant software development skills, ideally in Java or another object-oriented language, are essential.

Tuition fees

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£900 month

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£900 month

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Students from England

£900 month

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Students from Scotland

£900 month

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Students from Wales

£900 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

£2,292 month

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£2,292 month

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University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university which offers a diverse range of postgraduate...

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