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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Computer Science

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£8,960Per Year (Intl)
£11,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of Leicester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Make your mark at the forefront of computer science. Whether it’s to boost your professional life, or provide a step towards PhD research, this advanced degree will get you there. This MSc is designed for students who wish to supplement their education in a specific set of advanced topics and cutting-edge technologies that they require for their professional lives, or to pursue their studies further to a PhD on a specific topic. International tuition fees are £8,960 per year, home/UK fees are £11,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Algorithms and Complexity Theory
Machine Learning and Neural Networks
Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity and Cryptography
Software Architecture and Design Patterns
Research Methods in Computer Science
Advanced Database Systems
Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,960

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£17,920

Home Student Fee

£11,200

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Leicester

University of Leicester offers Advanced Computer Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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