MSc ACS: Software Engineering

at University of Manchester

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Automated Reasoning and Verification
• Cryptography
• Cyber Security
• Software Security
• Masters Project
• Modelling Data on the Web
• Data Engineering
• Systems Governance
• Foundations of Machine Learning
• Representation Learning

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require a First or strong Upper Second-class honours degree (2:1 with 65% average) from a UK university, or the overseas equivalent, in a Computer Science degree with a minimum of 50% Computer Science content.
 

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. 
 

Applicants with extensive Computer Science industrial experience and a 2:I honours degree in Computer Science, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission. We also require that all applicants have a strong background in Computer Science reflected, for example, in solid programming and software development skills.
 

We accept a range of qualifications, and welcome applications from overseas applicants:

• China: a minimum of 83% in a 4-year bachelor's degree from a well ranked institution.
• India: a minimum of 70% (First Class with Distinction) in a BSc Eng, BEng or BTech degree from a prestigious institution

English language
 

In order to be accepted onto an MSc programme in the Department of Computer Science, applicants need to provide evidence of having achieved the required level in a recognised English language qualification.
 

• IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £13,000
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,500

The MSc in Advanced Computer Science has an excellent record of employment for its graduates. Opportunities exist in fields as diverse as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, and public services - virtually all areas of business and society. Manchester Computer Science MSc courses are considered among the best in the country and our graduates are actively targeted for the very top jobs in industry and academia.

Security plays a role in almost all areas where computers are being used, including, for example, finance, healthcare, consumer products, and public services.  Thus students who have followed the Computer Security pathway will be ideally placed in any of these areas, especially in positions where they need to be aware of security issues and solutions.