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

29 September 2025

Computer Science

University of Warwick

The Computer Science MSc is for technically minded graduates with experience in computer science, mathematics or physical sciences. Ranked 4th in the UK (REF 2021), Warwick's Computer Science department will train you in using the latest techniques in academia and industry while providing you with a set of skills essential in your future career.

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 a research career, through PhD study or in a commercial setting.

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 in the summer term; usually in 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.

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