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PostgraduateMSc

Advanced Computer Science

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Advanced Computer Science at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Computer science is one of the fastest growing subjects around the world. It is a wide field, from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge development in robotics and intelligent systems. You’ll work on real problems in readiness for employment, enabling you to keep up to pace with this rapidly changing field. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Algorithms and Complexity Theory
Distributed Systems and Concurrency
Software Architecture and Design Patterns
Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems
Computer Security and Cryptography
High-Performance Computing
Research Methods and Professional Practice
MSc Thesis Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in computing or strongly related subject. Applicants should be proficient programmers.

🗣️ 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

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,900

Home Student Fee

£11,060

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

83%Working
10%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

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

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