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MSc - Master of Science
University of Suffolk Ipswich
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Suffolk Ipswich
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Suffolk Ipswich
Part Time
JAN
2 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
This degree is designed for those with previous qualifications or experience in the fields of technology, computing or computer science. If you do not have experience of studying or working in these fields, please consider our MSc in Applied Cyber Security or MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The MSc Advanced Computing course is a taught postgraduate course aimed at students with a substantial background in computing who would like to study advanced computing concepts and technologies, covering a wide variety of topics in depth with dedicated experts teaching on each of the pathways. The MSc Advanced Computing degree provides you with a wealth of opportunities to choose your own path of specialisation into a computing career. The course includes four core modules (Dissertation and Research skills, Topics in Emerging Technologies, DevOps, Managing Projects and Teams) and three optional modules from a range of modules offered in artificial intelligence, cyber security, and software development.
Core modules will cover aspects of computing that are common across all subdomains of computing, whereas optional modules will include a choice of topics helping you specialise in an area of your preference (cyber security, software development, artificial intelligence). The programme is suitable for students from computing backgrounds who are interested in a career orientated towards an industry role, as well as in academia.
Career Opportunities
There is extensive research indicating a shortage of advanced specialist computing graduates in industry - for example demand for workers with specialist data skills like data scientists and data engineers has more than tripled over five years (+231%), according to a labour market analysis commissioned for Dynamics of data science skills by the Royal Society and the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study surveyed nearly 12,000 cybersecurity professionals worldwide (2022) and identified a global cybersecurity workforce gap of 3.4 million people, indicating strong career prospects for graduates. Many local businesses with whom we have strong links, such as BT, Juniper, Viavi, Gallagher, MSC, local Councils, NHS and other large local employers have strong and sustainable need for individuals with advanced computing training.
Applicants will need to hold at least a 2:2 BSc degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science and AI, Cyber Security or cognate degree or have equivalent industry experience. Applicants may be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,495 per year
Students from Domestic
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£15,300 per year
Students from EU
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£15,300 per year
Students from International
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