MSc Computer Science Online
University of York
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MSc - Master of Science

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JAN-26

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2 Years

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MSc - Master of Science

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JAN-26

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2 Years

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This 100% online MSc Computer Science programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates from other disciplines who are seeking to move into a career in computer science. You will develop skills in computational thinking and an academic understanding of key computing concepts and techniques and their application to real world problems.This programme is designed to develop your theoretical and foundational understanding of Computer Science. As a Masters level student you will read and ...Read more

This 100% online MSc Computer Science programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates from other disciplines who are seeking to move into a career in computer science. You will develop skills in computational thinking and an academic understanding of key computing concepts and techniques and their application to real world problems.This programme is designed to develop your theoretical and foundational understanding of Computer Science. As a Masters level student you will read and learn about programming techniques, computer and network infrastructure and protocols, data analysis and security risks. You will explore a range of computing concepts such as object oriented programming, TCP/IP, classification and regression, and cryptography.Practical components and assessments are designed to enable you to further explore these concepts from a theory lead perspective and develop a better understanding of their application in real world challenges and scenarios.

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26 Feb 24

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You need a 2:2 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in any subject or masters degree (or equivalent) in any subject.

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£4,980 per year

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£4,980 per year

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26 Feb 24
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There are so many important and helpful facilities and resources are provided by my university. For example, university library is full of resources such as so many high end PCs...
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20 Feb 24
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York is great because of the sense of community. I wish the cost of living was...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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