Advanced Computer Science (January start)

University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom, Glasgow

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University of Strathclyde

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,250 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Advanced Computer Science (January start)

About

Study with us

advanced masters designed for graduates with a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, with significant programming experience
choose from a broad range of optional modules to match your interests and career aspirations
potential opportunities to undertake your summer research project with one of our external partners
guest lectures from leading employers and our expert alumni
skilled computer science professionals are in high demand
Prefer to start your course in September? We also offer our MSc Advanced Computer Science with a September start date.

Why this course?

Computer science supports the build, development and use of computer systems. Systems development is of crucial importance in many areas of modern life. As new technologies continue to emerge, there's a growing worldwide need for skilled, expert computer science professionals.

Our MSc in Advanced Computer Science (January start) has a small number of compulsory modules, supplemented by a wide variety of optional modules. You can choose from this range of optional modules to tailor your own programme of advanced study to meet your academic interests and career aspirations, whether your interests relate to software engineering, or to data science.

Hear from our students

In the video below, Bhawna explains the skills and experience she has gained from studying with us.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements / experience	Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline. Significant programming experience, preferably in Java or another object-oriented language. Other disciplines who have significant programming experience should contact us to discuss applying for this course.
English language requirements	You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see English Language Teaching for full details. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests.

Academic requirements / experience

Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or a closely related discipline.

Significant programming experience, preferably in Java or another object-oriented language.

Other disciplines who have significant programming experience should contact us to discuss applying for this course.

English language requirements

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

We offer comprehensive for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see English Language Teaching for full details.

As a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests.

Undergraduate

Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

Postgraduate

A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

English Program Requirements

You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).

We offer comprehensive for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see English Language Teaching for full details.

As a university, we now accept many more English language tests other than IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests.

Career

Careers

There will be opportunities for you to meet industry employers and take part in recruitment events, in addition to taking advantage of a wealth of support offered by our careers service.

We have a dedicated careers fair for our computer science and information management students each year, with over 30 leading companies, including:

Amazon
JP Morgan
Morgan Stanley
British Telecom
Bridgeall
Kana
Skyscanner
ThinkAnalytics

As a graduate you could progress to be an analyst, architect or developer. There's a demand for advanced practitioners and researchers in the growing area of embedded systems development.

How much will I earn?*

Role	Potential earnings
Systems Analyst	Junior analysts can expect to earn between £20,000 and £25,000, while more experienced analysts earn, on average, in excess of £40,000.
Applications Developer	Graduate salaries for applications developers start at around £25,000. Once established, you can expect to earn £35,000 to £40,000. As a senior applications developer, your salary will be in the region of £45,000 to £70,000.
Machine Learning Engineer	As a graduate starting out in your career, you can expect a salary of around £35,000. The average salary for a machine learning engineer in the UK is £52,000. This can rise to as much as £170,000 if you work for a large multinational company like Google or Facebook.
Data Scientist	Salaries for junior data scientists tend to start at around £25,000 to £30,000, rising to £40,000 depending on your experience. With a few years' experience you can expect to earn between £40,000 and £60,000. Lead and chief data scientists can earn upwards of £60,000, in some cases reaching more than £100,000.
Software Engineer	Typical graduate software engineer salaries start from £18,000 a year. The average annual salary for a software engineer is between £25,000 and £50,000. At senior or management level, software engineers can earn £45,000 to £70,000 or more per annum. Bonus schemes may be available.

*Information is intended only as a guide. Salary information acquired from Prospects, July 2024.

Fee Information

Fees & funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,250

Application Fee

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