Ulster University (London, Birmingham and, Manchester) - MSc Computer Science and Technology

Ulster University (London, Birmingham and, Manchester)

MSc Computer Science and Technology

The UK economy is facing a well-documented digital skills gap, costing an estimated £63 billion a year in potential GDP, prompting the Government to launch various initiatives to address this issue, including the designated Institute of Coding and the announcement of a Digital Skills Strategy  to make the UK a global tech superpower. Recent estimates predict that by 2025 there will be 3 million new tech vacancies in the UK and 149 million world-wide.

The MSc in Computer Science and Technology will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience of the advanced concepts, algorithms, theories and techniques underlying advanced computing systems for a successful career in this booming industry.

The course covers leading-edge subjects of programming such as:

  • Big Data
  • Deep learning
  • Data mining
  • Machine learning
  • Statistical modelling — the most up-to-date topics in the areas of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
  • Scalable Software Solutions leveraging Cloud Infrastructure

This programme is also available as MSc in Computer Science and Technology with Advanced Practice , which includes either an internship or project.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements

  • A 2:2 (second class) honours degree or International equivalent in the subject areas of computing, engineering, mathematics or related discipline

Non-standard entry

  • In exceptional circumstances, if you do not meet the entry requirements above but have substantial and significant experiential learning, you may be able to apply as a non-standard applicant.

For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

English language requirements

Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.

  • You will need to provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade 4 – previously grade C – or equivalent).

The general entry requirements are any of the following:

  • IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent

Career Prospects

Student and employer needs are reflected in the development of this programme and evidenced in the career destinations and further development of our graduates.

Graduates will be prepared for a range of careers across a variety of sectors, with some of the roles including:

  • Software Engineers
  • Software Developers
  • IT Engineers
  • IT Project ad Programme Managers
  • Machine Learning Engineers
  • Artificial Intelligence Practitioners
  • Data Scientists
  • Deep Learning Engineers
  • Researcher/Academic

Course Details

  • You will be taught using a wide variety of teaching methods across the modules including lectures, seminars and tutorials. Typically, you will have 12-17.5 hours of contact time per week.
  • In addition to your time in class, you will also be expected to engage in approximately 35 hours of self-study time per week.
  • You will have access to Blackboard, our online learning environment, where you can access module resources and reading lists that will assist your preparation for classes and self-study.
  • You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry and research experience to demonstrate how to apply best practice in software engineering to the development of a wide range of information systems in organisations.

Course Modules

All modules are core and 20 credits unless specified.

Scalable Advanced Software Solutions
Knowledge Engineering
Big Data & Infrastructure
Digital Transformation
Data Science & Machine Learning
Deep Learning and Its Application
Masters Project (60 credits)

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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