MSc Computer Science

The MSc Computer Science at Northumbria University is a one to two years course designed to give the students advanced understanding and knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of computing, along with the necessary skills required to excel in the global computing industry.Course Content: The course is designed on the basis of the ‘Body of Knowledge’ as developed by the British Computer Society (BCS). It requires the students to undergo several compulsory modules that cover everything from systems programming and advanced data structures to cloud computing applications and services. A particular feature of this course is the dissertation project, which allows students to conduct research and exploration in a selected area of computer science to understand real-world applications of computer science.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include Cloud Computing Applications and Services, Systems Programming, Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms, and Postgraduate Research Project. Accreditations: The MSc Computer Science course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), and on successful completion, is also partially meets the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) registration.Future Careers: The course aims at preparing students for a wide range of careers in the computing industry, such as software developers, web developers, systems analysts, database administrators, and games developers. It also opens up opportunities to students aiming for research roles or doctoral studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.