About this course

The UK economy is facing a well-documented digital skills gap, costing an estimated £63 billion a year in potential GDP, prompting the Government to launch various initiatives to address this issue, including the designated Institute of Coding and the announcement of a Digital Skills Strategy  to make the UK a global tech superpower. Recent estimates predict that by 2025 there will be 3 million new tech vacancies in the UK and 149 million world-wide.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience of the advanced concepts, algorithms, theories and techniques underlying advanced computing systems for a successful career in this booming industry.

The course covers leading-edge subjects of programming such as:

• Big Data
• Deep learning
• Data mining
• Machine learning
• Statistical modelling — the most up-to-date topics in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
• Scalable Software Solutions leveraging Cloud Infrastructure

Advanced Practice

The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this programme takes place after you have studied the taught modules at the Masters’ stage.

• undertake a 15-week long internship in computing, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem
• gain experience of the workplace environment and enhance your practical and employ ability skills while working on “real-life” case study
• gain enhanced knowledge of the workplace which will facilitate the completion of your Masters Project.

Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.