Computer Science courses

About Advanced Computer Science Msc in University of Liverpool

The MSc in Advanced Computer Science is intended for graduates who already have a first degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject, and who wish to extend the knowledge gained in their undergraduate study with more advanced specialised material reflecting current research at the “cutting-edge” of the discipline. 

The programme comprises a sequence of modules focussing on the research strengths of the department. The programme is directed at careers in the IT industry that require a degree of research and development.

This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society:

• CITP (Chartered IT Professional) with Further Learning Elements
• Partial CSci accreditation
• Partial CEng accreditation

This programme is also available as Advanced Computer Science with a Year in Industry MSc. 

The programme is organised as two taught semesters followed by an individual project undertaken over the summer. During each semester MSc students study a number of modules adding up to 60 credits per semester (120 in total). This will be followed by a dissertation, also 60 credits, making an overall total of 180 credits.

Career prospects

Here are some of the fields in which our MSc graduates are now working:-

• Network systems and data communications analysis
• Computer software engineering (both applications and systems software)
• Network and computer systems administration
• Database administration.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with minimum first division (high second division from some universities).

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with 20-Listening, Writing, Reading, 22-Speaking.
• PTE:  62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component.

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