University of Lincoln

MSc Computer Science

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The University of Lincoln MSc Computer Science programme is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate programme at the Brayford Pool campus designed to give students advanced knowledge and skills in fields like robotics, cyber security, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and mobile computing. Lectures, lab workshops, discussions, and independent study are all used to teach students.

Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Information Systems Security, Software Engineering, Research Methods, and a crucial research project are among the key modules covered in this course. Exams, poster presentations, oral viva presentations, in-class quizzes, and coursework are all used to evaluate the students. The final research project is supervised and allows students to apply their learning to a topic of special interest.

Key highlights

  • Practical experience in computer vision, surveillance, robotics and mobile computing
  • Advanced study of artificial intelligence, machine learning and cyber security
  • Taught through laboratory workshops, lectures, debates and independent research
  • Builds on existing programming knowledge and mathematical frameworks
  • Work alongside academic staff on solutions to current computing challenges

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include one of the following subjects: Computer Science, Computing, Computing and Information Systems, Software; or above
  • International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, or are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivale

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Software engineer
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Computer vision engineer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Robotics software developer
  • Cloud engineer

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Computer Science from the University of Lincoln may progress into roles such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer
  • Machine Learning Specialist
  • Data Scientist
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Robotics Developer

Cost of study

International students will pay £18,800 for the MSc Computer Science at the University of Lincoln.

Admission

You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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