MSc Advanced Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
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One of a range of degrees from the taught Masters Programme in the Department of Computer Science. This award is targeted at those who have a good Honours degree in computer science or a very closely related discipline, and who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge in two or more different sub-discipline areas. This course will enable you to enhance your career prospects or prepare for a programme of research that requires knowledge of one or more of these sub-discipline areas. You will ...Read more

One of a range of degrees from the taught Master's Programme in the Department of Computer Science. This award is targeted at those who have a good Honours degree in computer science or a very closely related discipline, and who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge in two or more different sub-discipline areas. This course will enable you to enhance your career prospects or prepare for a programme of research that requires knowledge of one or more of these sub-discipline areas. You will have a wide range of taught modules from which to choose, and will be expected to complete a major project that extends and applies what you have learnt in one or more of the taught modules they have taken.This MSc is available with an optional one-year industry placement. The 'with placement' programmes give you additional industrial experience by applying the skills you have learned throughout your studies.

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12/279
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65th
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82nd
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Jatin Kumar
25 Feb 25

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Entry requirements

The normal requirement is a good Honours Degree (or equivalent) in computer science or cognate discipline. The choice of award title students may be accepted on to will be determined by the award applied for and the prior learning of the student as demonstrated by the transcript for existing qualifications held by the applicant.

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£12,360 per year

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£17,250 per year

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£17,250 per year

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

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Building, College Lane Hertfordshire Hatfield AL10 9AB United Kingdom
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