Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University

Curzon Building 4 Cardigan Street Birmingham B4 7BD, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

MSc Advanced Computer Science ( 12 months)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The MSc in Advanced Computer Science is designed to strengthen your ability to apply advanced tools and techniques to create effective computing solutions, built upon a strong foundation of mathematical and scientific principles. The programme explores several high-level areas within computer science, including ontological engineering, service-oriented systems, database and data engineering, and mobile application development. You will also study research methodologies and project management to prepare for an individual project, which mirrors real industry tasks requiring specialised technical knowledge. This final project helps you build problem-solving, organisational and reporting skills that reflect the expectations of professional computing roles.

Throughout the course, you will be guided by academics with extensive research and industry expertise in fields such as intelligent systems, mobile technologies, the Semantic Web, machine learning and software engineering. Their experience enriches the learning environment and ensures the curriculum stays aligned with current developments in the computing profession.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Bachelor

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

March 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

July 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 Year

Program Length

£15000 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£18600 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition