IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
A 2nd class honours degree (or overseas equivalent) is required for consideration for this course. We will also consider students with equivalent industrial work experience.
The MSc in Advanced Computer Science combines cutting edge techniques with consultancy and experience of working on real company projects to ensure you graduate with the skills that employers demand for a career in the computing and IT sectors across the globe.
About the course
The MSc in Advanced Computer Science gives the in-depth knowledge and cutting edge skills required for careers where advanced computer systems are used to solve difficult business goals, control complex processes and equipment, and undertake deep and detailed analysis, management, and presentation of data.
You will gain advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts of Internet technologies, software development, and intelligent systems. Alongside this you will develop the practical skills that are necessary for the design, build, deployment and evaluation of distributed information systems and complex, Internet-enabled business applications.
The course covers a wide range of practical skills and theory, from a fast-track programming and systems design course through to advanced data analysis and the use of private cloud hardware. During the course you will learn many techniques, including manipulating large amounts of data, designing and building large applications, leveraging and provisioning cloud services and developing autonomous systems.
The course also teaches you the skills needed to become a technology consultant through the dedicated modules where you are taught and assessed through applying your learning to real-world problems.
In the first part of the programme you will study 8 taught modules over two semesters. In the second part you will have the choice to undertake a formal academic project supervised by academic staff in the School or to take an industry placement. In both options you will apply the skills you have learned during the taught modules. Example companies where students have taken an industry placement include Synectics Solutions, Collective Crunch and Greenhous.
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Core Taught Modules
You will study the following 7 core modules;
User Interaction Design (15 credits – Semester 1)
Distributed Intelligent Systems (15 credits – Semester 1)
Statistical Techniques for Data Analytics (15 credits – Semester 1)
Cloud Computing (15 credits – Semester 2)
Web Technologies and Security (15 credits – Semester 2)
Collaborative Application Development (15 credits – Semester 2)
Research and Consultancy Skills for Consultants (15 credits – Semester 2)
Optional Modules
System Design & Programming (15 credits – Semester 1)
Research Horizons (15 credits – Semester 1)
Through our close collaboration with industrial partners we continually seek to ensure that the MSc Advanced Computer Science gives our students the cutting edge technical skills and knowledge - as well as the consultancy, team and project management skills that are required for success in careers where advanced computer systems are developed or used.
Our students have progressed to work for a range of different companies after their studies. For example, Greenhous Group and Radius Payment Solutions. Other students have become freelance application developers.
Some of our students who have worked on advanced projects in Keele’s Smart Energy Network Demonstrator have progressed to study their PhD at Keele after successfully completing the MSc.
The University has a Careers and Employability team who can provide you with advice and guidance about your future career. The team offer specialist workshops, for example 'Options with Postgraduate Study' and Moving on with your PhD', and can also meet you individually to give guidance and support to help you develop your career. We also hold regular careers fairs on campus and informal events where you can meet employers. You will also have access to our database of job opportunities and digital resources such as online psychometric testing.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
