MSc Advanced Computer Science

Overview

A twelve-month conversion-free master with pathways in artificial intelligence, software engineering and computer security. The compressed UK format means you finish a year earlier than in most of continental Europe.

Tuition & fees

Tuition

£32,000 / year

Sample data — not verified

Estimated living cost

€1,250 / month

Indicative estimate for Manchester, not a university figure.

Admission requirements

• UK 2:1 honours degree in computer science or equivalent
• Substantial programming and algorithms coursework
• Personal statement
• One academic reference

Sample data — not verified · University of Manchester — entry requirements

Language requirements

Language: English

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 90

Application deadline

Sample data — not verified · University of Manchester — application dates

Program structure

1. 1Semester 1: four taught course units in your chosen pathway
2. 2Semester 2: four further units including a group project
3. 3Summer: individual research dissertation (60 credits)

Scholarships

• Global Futures Scholarship

  £5,000 fee discount

  View official source

About the university

A large Russell Group university with one of the biggest international cohorts in the UK, strong in computer science, materials and business.

Founded

1824

Students

45,000

International students

40%

Living in Manchester

A single corridor campus close to the city centre. Manchester costs roughly a third less to live in than London.

Application steps

1. 1Apply directly through the university postgraduate portal (undergraduate applications go through UCAS).
2. 2Upload transcripts, degree certificate and a personal statement of 500–1,000 words.
3. 3Supply two academic or professional references through the portal.
4. 4Submit an English language test result that meets or exceeds the program minimum.
5. 5On receiving an unconditional offer, pay the deposit and request your CAS for the Student visa.

Official sources

• University of Manchester — feesSample data — not verified
• University of Manchester — application datesSample data — not verified
• University of Manchester — entry requirementsSample data — not verified