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Explore our Computer Science taught Master's degree.

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P-G5PD full-time

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MSc

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1 year full-time

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26 September 2022

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University of Warwick

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The Computer Science MSc is for technically minded graduates with experience in computer science, mathematics or physical sciences. Ranked 2nd in the UK (REF 2014), Warwick's Computer Science department will train you in using the latest techniques in industry and provide you with a set of skills essential in your future career.

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This course is designed for technically-minded graduates with a background in computer science, mathematics or the physical sciences.

It provides a comprehensive preparation for the use of cutting-edge techniques in industry, though its research focus also makes it an excellent starting point for research career, through PhD study or in a commercial setting.

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The course has two components - a taught component and a dissertation. The taught component will allow you to acquire expertise and industrially relevant technical skills in cutting edge areas of computer science, including agent based systems, high performance systems, game theory and bioinformatics, as well as experience of project management, academic writing and scientific method.

The taught component is complemented by a dissertation project, undertaken primarily in the second half of your course, which offers the opportunity to specialise and explore areas of interest in greater depth. Your dissertation may be entirely research focussed or directed towards the application of advanced topics.

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Class Size

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Contact Hours

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You will be assessed through a variety of methods; exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. Exams take place in the summer term; usually in May and/or June with dissertations expected to be completed in September.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

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First Class Honours degree or a high 2:i undergraduate degree. The degree must be in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or another relevant quantitatively-focused degree.

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  • Band A
  • IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.

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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

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Dissertation Project

The dissertation is intended to give you the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge that you have acquired during the first half of the MSc, and to undertake a research led project. You will be expected to carry out a significant development exercise, either in the form of a research project or a knowledge transfer project that is applying recent research and the advanced topics taught in the first half of the course.

Research Methods

The module aims to facilitate the acquisition of a range of research methods, ensure that you are aware of the legal framework within which research is conducted, and that you are sensitive to the social and ethical issues which affect Computer Science research.

Foundations of Computing

The aim of the module is to equip you with a grounding in foundations of computing and to enable you to confidently undertake a taught masters programme in advanced computing topics.

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