The Master of Science (MSc) programme enables you to pursue advanced study in your area of interest with the opportunity to work on independent research. Programme overview Studying for an MSc is an opportunity for committed scientists to focus on a relevant area of interest or practise and pursue an advanced qualification. While taught masters will provide you with specialist training in your chosen field, a research masters will develop advanced research skills, working alongside Faculty of Science researchers - many of whom are major contributors in their field. 120-point MSc Most students enter an MSc following completion of a PGDipSci. You will need to complete 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (research masters) or four years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. 240-point MSc If you enter a MSc directly from an undergraduate degree you will need to complete 240 points (maximum of 280 points) in a specialisation in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study (research masters) or six years of part-time study (taught masters). Not all specialisations offer both taught and research options. Computer Science Postgraduate study in Computer Science is divided into two general areas: software systems and the theory of computing. Areas of research interests open to exploration include: Algorithms and theory of computation Artificial intelligence Computational biology Computational social science Computer graphics Computer networks Computer vision Computing education and learning technologies Cyber security Data science and machine learning Human-computer interaction Internet and mobile computing Knowledge and database Parallel and distributed computing Quantum information science Software design and quality Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science 120-point (one-year) research masters Master of Science in Computer Science: COMPSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Computer Science Where can postgraduate study in Computer Science take you? The heavy reliance on networks and the explosive growth of the internet have created a particular demand for people with skills in data communications, network design, cyber security, web development, and object-oriented programming. Software design and development, data analysis, and user experience (UX) research and design are also in high demand. Jobs related to Computer Science include: Analyst/Programmer Applications developer/engineer/programmer Cyber and Information Security analyst/consultant/manager Data analyst Database administrator Games developer ICT consultant / technician Information systems manager Mobile developer Multimedia programmer Software developer/engineer/programmer Software tester Systems analyst UX designer/researcher Web designer/developer