Computer Science
UCAS Code: G404
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
AAB - with A in Computer Science. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Access in IT or Computing accepted, Access in Science or Technology will be considered.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3. M1, M2 if taking Computing /Computer Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points if taking Computer Science at Higher or Standard Level. 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC IT or Computer Science accepted This qualification is only accepted when combined with either A Level grade A or BTEC Extended Certificate D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC IT or Computer Science accepted This qualification is only accepted when combined with either A Level grade A or BTEC Extended Certificate D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC IT or Computer Science accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC IT or Computer Science accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Plus Higher grades AAABB
Scottish Higher
Including Mathematics. This qualification is only accepted when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA (AB if taking Computer Science) or equivalent
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About this course
Taking this course as an MSci means you will graduate having engaged in cutting-edge research and/or professional software development, gaining highly-sought after skills within industry and opening up opportunities for you to make your own contribution to exciting future developments within computer science. You will be studying at one of the few institutions that have designed the curriculum recommended by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). You will work alongside our expert academic staff, who operate at the forefront of scientific research and offer a diverse range of modules inspired by their particular fields of interest and expertise. You will also have access to an outstanding range of facilities as a student at Nottingham, including 24-hour computer facilities, virtual desktops, a pool of Linux workstations, and MSDN® access.
Modules
During your first year, you will cover the core principles of computer programming, and mathematics for computer science. This will be built upon in your second year, with core modules expanding your knowledge of fundamental areas such as algorithms, operating systems, and artificial intelligence. In addition, you will have a choice of optional modules covering issues such as image processing and human-computer interaction. In your third year, you will complete a dissertation under the guidance of an expert member of staff. You will also choose form further modules including new media designs and autonomous robotic systems. Your fourth year will focus on an individual or group project, which you will design and implement under academic guidance. Furthermore, you will have a choice of advanced optional modules such as ubiquitous computing and design ethnography.
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University of Nottingham
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