Computer Science or Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) pathway (2-year) MSc

University of Nottingham School of Computer Science

Full time September MSc Full-time: 24 months

FindAMasters summary

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Computer Science? Our 2-year MSc programme offers two pathways: Computer Science and Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). In your first year, you'll explore key topics like user experience design, artificial intelligence, and data analysis through a range of taught modules. Optional modules allow you to specialize in areas such as machine learning, cyber security, and autonomous robotics. In the second year, you'll undertake a research project, collaborating with industry partners or our renowned research groups. No previous programming experience is required, but an affinity for programming is essential. Join us and unlock endless career opportunities in advanced software development.

About the course

Computer Science is playing a key role in many industries all around the world. Developments in artificial intelligence, apps and cybersecurity are changing how we live, work, and socialise. This two-year masters provides a more in-depth study of taught modules with a full-year research project.

Taught modules in your first year will develop your knowledge in key topics such as user experience design, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. Optional modules allow you to to study specialist areas, including machine learning, cyber security and autonomous robotics.

Entry Requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) with an affinity for programming evidenced through prior study of programming or practical experience detailed in the application. Prior study of programming modules is desirable, but not essential.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Studying here will grant you access to world-leading teaching and research, with impressive facilities to support your studies. By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 46,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.

Scholarships

Applications close 1 June 2020 and a decision will be made by 1 July 2020.

Open to all UK, continental Europe and International applicants.

In order to continue receiving the scholarship as part of degrees lasting more than one year such as a standard undergraduate degree, you will need to:

- maintain engagement with the school and High Achievers Program
- achieve an average result of 85% for gold, 80% for silver or 75% bronze average from year to year, unless specified differently within the conditions of the specific scholarship awarded. Results must be achieved based on first sit exams

Value of Scholarship(s)

10-50% reduction in tuition fees, each year, up to three years

Eligibility

Home and EU undergraduate students have the option to receive these scholarships as a cash payment or a fee reduction.

You must hold an offer to study with us at the time of application to study any computer science course, this is transferable to anyone who chooses a different pathway providing it is still within computer science.

Application Procedure

In order to apply you will need to provide the following information:

- Your application or UCAS number

- Provide a 600 word summary describing why you wish to study a masters in computer science and how this scholarship will help you

- You should include any challenges which you have overcome during your studies. You may also wish to include any examples of where you have been involved with the wider community or helped drive positive change, especially using computer science

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