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Computer Science (Taught)
- Study level:
- Postgraduate
- Awarded by:
- Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth)
Course summary
Our MSc in Computer Science aims to provide an intensive, professionally-oriented introduction to computing for able graduates in other disciplines, especially the humanities, to enable them to enter the software industry. No previous experience of computing is required.
Topics you may study on this course include computer programming, data management and intelligent systems. Recent MSc project topics include: machine learning for the internet of things, augmented reality applications for tourism, analysis and management of agricultural emissions data, network intrusion detection and supply chain management.
Advanced Software Engineering
Focuses on current issues in the field of Software Engineering with significant emphasis is placed on student discussion and peer review.
Agile Software Development Project
Will give you a strong foundation in agile software engineering that will inform their software development practice and prepare them to work in the software industry.
Fundamentals of Intelligent Systems
Introduces the key ideas in Artificial Intelligence and ensures all students are at roughly the same level before moving on to the specialist modules.
Assessment method
The taught part of the course is delivered and assessed through lectures, student seminars, practical exercises, case studies, course work and formal examinations. The subsequent successful submission of your research dissertation leads to the award of an MSc.
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Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this MSc is a second class honours in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject. This should include programming in a language like Java, C or C++. Sometimes it may be possible to substitute industrial experience (supplemented by preliminary study) for these academic qualifications.
English Language Requirements: If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test. Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency.
English language requirements
IELTS:6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
TOEFL:88 with minimum component scores: Listening 17, Writing 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20.
Pearson PTE: 55 with minimum scores of 51 in each component
English language requirements: Postgraduate Programmes http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/apply/english-language//
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please visit our website for details about Postgraduate Tuition Fees.
Aberystwyth University
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Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
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Course contact details
Department of Computer Science
Email:cs-office@aber.ac.uk
Phone:01970 622424
Fax: 01970 628536
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