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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Advanced Computer Science

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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9 monthsDuration
£48,192Per Year (Intl)
£19,674Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Advanced Computer Science at University of Cambridge is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The aim of the course is to provide preparation appropriate for undertaking a PhD programme in computer science. Students select five taught modules from a wide range of advanced topics in computer science from networking and systems measurements to category theory, and topics in natural language processing. Additionally, students take a mandatory, ungraded course in research skills which includes core and optional topics. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £63,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Networking Systems
Natural Language Processing
Category Theory and Applications
Research Methods in Computer Science
Systems Measurement and Analysis
Distributed Computing Architecture
Advanced Algorithm Design
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirementand offer a qualification that is valuable and highly marketable in its own right that equips its graduates with the computer science related research skills and expertise to play leading roles in industrial and public-sector research. Continuing The minimum requirement for continuation to the PhD programme in computer science is that MPhil students achieve an overall pass in the taught

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£48,192

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£48,192

Home Student Fee

£19,674

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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About University of Cambridge

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