Advanced Computer Science

    Advanced Computer Science

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,806 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 29, 2026

    Advanced Computer Science

    About

    About this course

    Be a part of the technological breakthroughs of today that will shape the way we live tomorrow.

    Enhance your core computer science skills with practical learning in our state-of-the-art computer labs, working with the latest software such as Visual Studio Enterprise Edition. Take part in live programming and problem-solving workshops, creating software solutions. And choose from a range of topics to suit your career interests such as artificial intelligence (AI), multiple reality, real-time graphics, web-connected systems and robotics.

    You’ll consider the importance of ethics for practising computer scientists. And benefit from our strong industry links with organisations such as IBM, Microsoft and Jaguar Land Rover. Our Rather Useful Seminar series features guest talks by experts from across industry.

    Boost your CV by taking part in our other extra-curricular opportunities including hackathons and competitions like the Global Game Jam, UK and Ireland Programming Competition and Three Thing Game.

    This programme supports students with various levels of computing and programming practice experience but is particularly suited to those experienced in writing code at undergraduate level.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science and Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    What do I need?

    Typical offer
    2:2 in relevant subject area

    A minimum 2:2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in Computer Science or Software Engineering with at least 40 credits (or equivalent) of a high-level objected oriented programming language such as Java, C++ or C#.

    Additional entry requirements for this course

    You will be required to submit a personal statement as a part of your application which sets out the extent of your programming experience, stating languages used and levels of proficiency in each. If you would like to discuss this with a member of academic staff who can help you to assess whether their degree will be sufficient preparation then we will be happy to arrange this. You can email the Postgraduate Admissions Team at [email protected].

    If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

    This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

    If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

    Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 61
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 93

    Career

    Future prospects

    You’ll be on the fast-track to IT pro. This degree meets the full academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional plus partial Chartered Engineer status.

    Alongside specialist knowhow, you’ll graduate with highly prized professional skills – such as teamworking, an integral skill in commercial software development – and industry-standard project management techniques, such as Agile.

    You could go on to a range of roles including software programmer, cyber security analyst, AI engineer, data scientist, mobile developer, quality assurance specialist, machine learning engineer, network specialist business systems analyst, IT manager and IT designer. Or you could go on to further study with a PhD.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,806 / year(s)

    Advanced Computer Science

    University of Hull

    University of Hull

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Hull