Study MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Essex in the UK, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Develop expertise in contemporary design and practice within computer science. You graduate with the ability to explore further how technology influences people’s lives. Our MSc Advanced Computer Science provides you with the flexibility to master the areas of computing that interest and excite you most. Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world’s top scientists, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.Our graduates have achieved success in a variety of professions. Many have pursued careers in computing and information technology, while others have gone on to work in research organisations or become university academics.Our recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£24,675.00 (US$ 31,866) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

27/07/2026

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects (with no module requirements): Computer Engineering; Computer Games, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering. We will consider applicants with any other 2:2 degree or above which includes: At least one Maths module, such as: Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Stochastic Processes and at least one Programming module from the following list: C, C# or C++, Data Structures, Introduction to Programming or Programming Languages, Software Engineering, Java or MATLAB, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Elements, Python, System Programming Algorithms.

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