Study MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Sussex in the UK, School of Engineering and Informatics
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MSc Advanced Computer Science

UK

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What will I learn?

Advances across platforms, networks and technologies can help us to tackle society’s most pressing challenges. Whether finding ways to forecast extreme weather, improving medical diagnosis or optimising public transportation, there’s significant demand for skilled scientists who specialise in system design. On this course, you’ll explore new possibilities across science, digital media and e-commerce. By studying at Sussex, you’ll: benefit from our strengths in areas such as software design, system design, and mobile and cloud computing access state-of-the-art facilities including our specialist teaching computer labs and media technology labs offering industry-standard equipment boost your employability through our mix of accreditations, industry partnerships and employer connections connect with spin-out companies such as InCrowd and Player Research. Based within our Department of Engineering and Informatics, you’ll join a thriving community of research excellence. We’re home to leading research hubs including Sussex AI and the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn from experts across the field of computer science. Popular module topics include: advanced software engineering quantum computing human-computer interaction web applications and services network science image processing machine learning.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering and Informatics

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£24,995.00 (US$ 32,279) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in computing, science, mathematics or engineering and you should have significant computing experience. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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For over 60 years Sussex’s teaching, research and culture have stimulated and challenged, driving positive change at home and around the world.

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