MSc Advanced Computing

at University of the West of Scotland

MSc Advanced Computing is designed to develop practical skills by providing a comprehensive understanding of fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience of advance computing technologies in order to improve students’ contribution to IT-related industry or to pursue R&D in academia or industry.
 

For the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage, you will study the following modules:

• Mobile Networks and Smartphone Applications (core, 20 Credits)
• Data Mining and Visualisation (core, 20 Credits)
• Object Oriented Analysis & Design (optional, 10 Credits)
• Ethics for the IT Professional (optional, 10 Credits)
• Emerging Topics in Computing (optional, 10 Credits)
• Research Design and Methods (optional, 10 Credits)
   

To complete the PgDip stage, you will select a further 40 credits from the following modules:

• Advanced Data Science (optional, 20 credits)
• Advanced Wireless Networking Technologies (optional, 20 credits)
• eHealth and Healthcare Systems (optional, 20 credits)
• Intelligent Systems (optional, 20 credits)
• Internet of Things (optional, 20 credits)
• Introduction to eHealth (optional, 20 credits)
   

Successful completion of the PgDip allows you to proceed to the master's module:

• MSc Project Dissertation (60 credits)

Academic Requirements

You should possess an Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or Relevant Disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification.
 

You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
 

General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• overall score 6.0
• no sub-test less than 5.5
   

INTERNATIONAL (INCLUDING EU)

£17,250 Cost of study

Graduates are currently working in roles including: data scientist, data architect, big data consultant, ML/AI engineer, application developer, DevOps manager and more.