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Computer Science (MSc)

Find out more about our Computer Science taught Master's degree at Warwick

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MSc

1 year full-time

28 September 2026

Computer Science

University of Warwick

A Modern, Dynamic and Inclusive MSc Programme

Computer Science is at the heart of today's technological and societal revolutions. At Warwick we have redesigned our MSc programme to give you the tools you need to understand, master and lead the single biggest modern-day transformation.

Our new taught master’s programme will equip you with advanced skills and specialist expertise for a successful and fulfilling career. Delivered by a world-class team of researchers and practitioners in today’s most dynamic field, our MSc Computer Science course offers flexibility and the opportunity to shape your learning with the option to specialise in one of three key areas of Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Cyber Security.

Regardless of your background, or whether you are coming from the UK or overseas, you will be immersed in a research focussed environment that is intellectually stimulating and filled with opportunities.

Our novel Computer Science MSc 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, while its strong research focus also makes it an excellent foundation for pursuing a research career, whether through PhD study or in a commercial environment.

Why Warwick

Ranked 4th in the UK (REF 2021), Warwick's Computer Science department is one of the top Computer Science departments in the UK. We will train you in using the latest techniques in academia and industry while providing you with a set of skills that will be essential in your future career.

Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, Warwick’s MSc in Computer Science will feature a redesigned and flexible course structure that gives students the option to pursue a general Computer Science MSc or to specialise in an area of Computer Science they have found particularly interesting in the first term. This innovative and modern course structure offers three tailored routes of specialisation to suit individual interests or career aspirations:

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Data Analytics

• Cyber Security

The general MSc in Computer Science offers a comprehensive foundation in Computer Science theory and applications, while the specialisms enable you to focus on specific areas that match your professional or academic interests. You will have the first term to explore your options and decide whether you would like to follow one of the specialisms or continue with the general Computer Science masters. Those wanting to specialise will have their specialist status recognised in their award title.

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 methods.

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

Reading lists

If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platformLink opens in a new window.

You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.

Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department. 

Your timetable

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

First Class Honours degree or a high 2:1 undergraduate degree. The degree must be in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or another relevant quantitatively focused degree.

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

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

You will study three core modules in your first term. These will cover the foundations of computer science and introduce you to the research environment:

In addition, you must choose two optional core modules which will give you the opportunity to pursue a specialism, should you wish, in your second term:

In the second term, those wanting to specialise will take an additional advanced core module to work towards recognition of their specialist status in their award title:

All students will be required to complete a dissertation with specialist supervision in the second and third terms:

Students wishing to specialise will take two optional modules in their second term and those who do not wish to specialise will take four optional modules.

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