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Are you a computing graduate whose interests span more than one specialism? Do you want the freedom to explore a variety of advanced topics? This course can serve as a springboard for employment or research.
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MSc (Hons) Advanced Computer Science
Degree Duration
15 months :
3 months pathway + 1 year degree
18 months :
6 months pathway + 1 year degree
Pathways Available
Pre-Master's
Start Dates
April | January | June | May | September
Are you a computing graduate whose interests span more than one specialism? Do you want the freedom to explore a variety of advanced topics? This course can serve as a springboard for employment or research.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
April and June programmes subject to academic approval
Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading computer science textbooks.
Strong links with industry underpin all our work, notably with Cisco Systems Inc, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Nvidia, Erlang Solutions, GCHQ and Google.
This degree has been partially accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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