MSc Advanced Computer Science

The Advanced Computer Science course at the University of Strathclyde is a one-year, full-time postgraduate program designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced topics in computer science. The course is suited for individuals interested in progressing further into the discipline of computer science or transitioning from other disciplines.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics, including software development, databases and web development, high performance computing, human-computer interaction, information security, artificial intelligence, and immersive technology development. Students will also conduct an individual research project in the last semester wherein they apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course. Key Modules: Notable modules in this program include Advanced Software Engineering, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Big Data, Advanced Interaction Design, amongst others. The skills and knowledge from these modules are practical and applicable to the industry, research, and further studies in Computer Science. Accreditations: This program is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT for the purpose of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Future Careers: Graduates of this program have launched careers in diverse roles such as software engineers, data scientists, web developers, and IT consultants. The training also prepares students for Doctoral studies in the field of computer science. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.