Study MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Manchester in the UK, Department of Computer Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

With our Advanced Computer Science MSc you will have the flexibility to tailor your learning and pursue the topics that interest you most. You have the opportunity to choose three from around nine themes, each of which combines around two related course units that build on top of each other. Certain combinations are integrated into specialised pathways , including advanced web technologies, artificial intelligence, computer security, data and knowledge management, digital biology, and software engineering.Computational thinking is becoming increasingly pervasive and is informing our understanding of phenomena across a range of areas from engineering and physical sciences, to business and society. With the Advanced Computer Science MSc you will learn from world-leading academic staff to amplify your skills ahead of a successful career in either industry or academia.

Which department am I in?

Department of Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£39,400.00 (US$ 50,882) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£39,400.00 (US$ 50,882) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Oxford Road,

Manchester,

Greater Manchester,

M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

We require a First or strong Upper Second class honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or in a joint degree with at least 50% Computer Science content. Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and a good honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission. We also require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills. In order to be accepted onto an MSc programme in the School of Computer Science, applicants need to provide evidence of having achieved the required level in a recognised English language qualification.

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