Computer Science including International Year MSci

Program Overview

Computer Science including International Year MSci

Overview

The Computer Science including International Year MSci program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer science, including artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering. The program includes a year abroad, which provides students with the opportunity to study at a partner university in another country.

Entry Requirements

• A*AA (AAA if you have an A in computer science/computing)
• 36 Points overall or 766 in 3 HL certificates (IB score)
• IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in each element)

Tuition Fees

• £9,535* (UK undergraduate students)
• £30,750 per year (International students)

Duration

• 4 years full-time

UCAS Code

• G406

Course Structure

The program consists of four years of study, with the third year spent abroad at a partner university. The course structure includes:

• Year 1: Core modules in computer science, including programming, algorithms, and data structures
• Year 2: Core modules in computer science, including software engineering, computer networks, and artificial intelligence
• Year 3: Study abroad at a partner university
• Year 4: Advanced modules in computer science, including data science, machine learning, and human-computer interaction

Modules

• Assembly Language Programming
• Computer Architecture
• Databases and Interfaces
• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• Introduction to Software Engineering
• Mathematics for Computer Scientists
• Networks
• Programming and Algorithms
• Programming Paradigms
• Algorithms, data structures and efficiency
• Developing Maintainable Software
• Introduction to Formal Reasoning
• Languages and Computation
• Operating Systems and Concurrency
• Software Engineering Group Project
• Advanced Functional Programming
• Artificial Intelligence Methods
• C++ Programming
• Distributed Systems
• Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
• Introduction to Image Processing
• Introduction to Smart Things and Robotics
• Software Specification
• International Study Year
• Computer Security
• Professional Ethics in Computing
• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Advanced Computer Networks
• Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Computer Vision
• Data science with machine learning
• Designing Intelligent Agents
• Games
• Group Programming Project
• Handling Uncertainty with Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Systems
• Individual Programming Project
• Individual Research Project
• Linear and Discrete Optimisation
• Malware Analysis
• Mixed Reality
• Project in Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Simulation and Optimisation for Decision Support

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Computer Science including International Year MSci program have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including:

• App Developer
• Game Developer
• Data Analyst
• Software Developer
• Financial Consultant

Research Areas

The School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham has a strong research focus, with areas of expertise including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• Software Engineering

Campus

The program is based at the Jubilee Campus, which has eco-friendly buildings, green spaces, and a lake. The campus is located near the University Park Campus and is easily accessible by public transportation.