MSc, PGDip, PGCert Advanced Computer Science

Informatics

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. It offers a broad menu of modules from which you can construct your own pathway with the advice and assistance of. This course is available with an optional industry placement. If you take a ‘with Industry’ degree, your qualification will be ‘MSc in Advanced Computer Science with Industry’.

Teaching and AssessmentTeaching methods include lectures, seminars, self-paced learning and practical sessions. Assessment is a mix of coursework - computer-based practicals, essays and small group projects - and exams

The compulsory ‘Personal and Group Skills’ module combines seminars, group discussions and collective essay writing on selected topics, as well as a series of workshops on transferable skills and career planning.

Your project and, where relevant, industry placement will be assessed separately.

Career Opportunities and Further StudyThis course is designed to enable you to develop into a highly skilled professional, well versed in advanced methods and tools. Colleagues from industry participate directly in the delivery of some of the modules, including hands-on tutorials that allow you to use some of the tools and methodologies that are shaping the software development landscape.

We have an open approach to collaboration with industry. We undertake joint projects, provide consultancy services, and organise events to connect you with potential employers. We also run an Industrial Advisory Board: its members are computer scientists who hold successful careers in industry and who help us ensure that your training is industrially relevant.

About the Course

Key FactsLength of course: 1-2 years full time

Mode of study: Campus-based

Intake dates: January and September

Entry requirements: 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

Fees: Please visit our website for up to date fee information

www.le.ac.uk/courses/advanced-computer-science-msc

MODULES

PROJECT

Your course will conclude with an individual project (after your industry placement, if you have taken one). Using the experience gained during your course/placement, you will choose a challenging problem to work on and explore it by privately studying under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. Students studying for a PGDip don’t complete a project.

SEMESTER 1

Core modules• Personal and Group Skills

Three option modules• Advanced C++ Programming• System Re-engineering• Software Reliability• Advanced Web Technologies• Agile Cloud Automation• Internet and Cloud Computing• Communication and Concurrency• Systems Modelling• Software Measurement and Quality Assurance• Web Technologies• Financial Mathematics 1• Operations Research

SEMESTER 2Core modules• Personal and Group Skills

Three option modules• Algorithms for Bioinformatics• Generative Development• Discrete Event Systems• Game Theory in Computer Science• Service-Oriented Architectures• Semantic Web• Financial Services Information Systems• Analysis and Design of Algorithms• Distributed Systems and Applications• Compression Methods for Multimedia• Cryptography and Information Security

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For more information

Department of Informatics, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK

t: +44 (0) 116 252 2265 e: pgadmissions@le.ac.ukw: www.le.ac.uk/informatics

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