
MSc Advanced Computing Science (Part time)
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Program your future, just the way you want it. Whether you’re an aspiring programmer, software engineer, data or computer scientist, this part-time Master’s in Advanced Computing Science is the ideal opportunity to set yourself apart from other graduates. From day one, you’ll be immersed in the expertise of our world-leading research team who work at the cutting edge of computing science.
You’ll study key core subjects, which will cover historical, established and upcoming programming languages, compilers and interpreters, functional languages, assembly and intermediate languages, code optimisation, high performance computing and software testing. You’ll also broaden and deepen your knowledge to an advanced level in research-led subjects such as programming language paradigms, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, computer vision and more. We also have specialist MSc lab with humanoid robots, haptic feedback devices, optical motion capture and high-res video cameras and mainstream Virtual Reality (VR) hardware.
Key highlights
- Taught by a research team working at computing science's cutting edge
- Core study of compilers, interpreters, functional and assembly languages
- Covers code optimisation, high performance computing and software testing
- Research-led options include AI, cyber security, data science and computer vision
- Specialist MSc lab with humanoid robots, haptics and motion capture
- Access to mainstream virtual reality hardware and high-res video cameras
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2. Degree Subject Computer Science or related subjects with strong Computing Science content including significant programming experience.
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent Degree Subject Computer Science or related subjects with strong Computing Science content including significant programming experience
Careers this course leads to
- Software engineer
- Programmer
- Data scientist
- Computer scientist
- Cyber security analyst
- AI engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,350 per year | International: £25,700 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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