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.
