On the MSc in Advanced Computer Science course you will be thoroughly prepared for a career in IT or related industries. The course is for you if you are a Computer Science graduate or if you have gained experience of computing and programming in a different first degree. Willingness to work hard and an ability to problem solve are equally important for this MSc.
The MSc in Advanced Computer Science course will develop the skills and knowledge you have gained from your first degree by broadening and deepening your knowledge of Computer Science through a variety of advanced modules and material.
A 2:2 honours degree (or above) in Computer Science or other relevant discipline.
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
Semester 1
Programming in Java
Computer System Concepts
Semester 2
Computer Science Project Research Methods
Software Concepts and Efficiency
Whole Session
Software Engineering Principles
Summer
M20 MSc Project 60 credits
Optional Modules – select 45 credits; all modules 15 credits
Semester 1
Critical Systems
Data Visualisation
Web Application Development
High Performance Programming in C/ C++
Embedded Systems
Logic in Computer Science
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Operating Systems and Architectures
Semester 2
Human Computer Interaction
Big Data and Machine Learning
Relational and Object Oriented Database Systems
Software Testing
Graphics Processor Programming
Hardware and Devices
Modelling and Verification Techniques
All Computer Science courses will provide you the transferable skills and knowledge to help you take advantage of the excellent employment and career development prospects in an ever growing and changing computing and ICT industry.
90% of Swansea’s Computer Science graduates are in full-time employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA June 2011).
