Program Overview

Society is in the midst of a digital revolution, from the smartphones we use to navigate our daily lives to the advances in artificial intelligence set to transform global industries.

The MComp Computer Science degree is a four-year, integrated Master's degree designed to develop the experience, skills, and knowledge to research, design, and develop a variety of software and hardware computing solutions for real-world problems.

Particular attention is paid to cutting-edge topics, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, in addition to core computer science disciplines. As an integrated Master's student you can undertake advanced studies in topics such as artificial intelligence, programming, and computer vision. This aims to ensure that your studies are at the forefront of research in the field and meeting the needs of the computing industry. In addition, students are encouraged to work with academics on research projects as well as developing research skills that contribute toward independent project work with a significant research component.

This degree aims to provide a broad foundation in computer science and provides students with the chance to develop the mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required to succeed in the challenging and exciting modern computing industry. The degree covers digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and robotics, which are currently driving advances in all aspects of the modern world. As such, those with expertise in these areas of computer science may find employment and develop careers in a wide range of sectors such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, power and energy, and cyber security.