Overview

This MSc Advanced Computer Science degree offered at the University of Leicester is designed for students who wish to supplement their education in a specific set of advanced topics and cutting-edge technologies that they require for their professional lives, or to pursue their studies further to a PhD on a specific topic. It offers a broad menu of modules from which you can construct your own pathway with the advice and assistance of a member of staff.

Key facts

All our postgraduate Informatics degrees are available 'with industry': stimulating your creativity and capacity to innovate, and ensuring that you acquire key transferable skills. These courses will allow you to develop into a highly skilled professional, well versed in advanced methods and tools. Colleagues from industry participate directly in the delivery of some of the modules, including hands-on tutorials that allow you to use some of the tools and methodologies that are shaping the software development landscape.
We have an open approach to collaboration with industry. We undertake joint projects, provide consultancy services, and organise events to connect you with potential employers. We also run an Industrial Advisory Board: its members are computer scientists who hold successful careers in industry and who help us ensure that your training is industrially relevant.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication and Concurrency

Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering

Software Measurement and Quality Assurance
Internet and Cloud Computing

Interaction Design (ID) and User Experience (UX)

Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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105

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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