MScAdvanced Computer Science (Enterprise Computing)

Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	£20,470 per year

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science, software engineering or a closely related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..nce/enterprise-computing

Overview

Our project-based courses give you valuable hands-on experience. We teach you how to apply what you learn in business and industry, anywhere in the world.

We consult with employers to develop our courses. Our guest ‘guru’ lecturers come from a range of global businesses.

Our course tutors are respected all over the world for their work on artificial intelligence, computational systems biology, robotics, speech recognition and virtual reality.

The compulsory modules include a fast-paced introduction to processing and software engineering topics and business-related topics such as e-commerce, intelligent web design and computer security.

You’ll be assessed on coursework, exams and the dissertation, which you’ll finish over the summer.

Programme structure

Core modules

Object Oriented Programming and Software Design
Research Methods and Professional Issues
Dissertation Project

Plus three from:

Software Development for Mobile Devices
Computer Security and Forensics
Intelligent Web
Java E-Commerce

Optional modules

Text Processing
Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
Speech Processing
Theory of Distributed Systems
3D Computer Graphics
Testing and Verification in Safety-critical Systems
Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence
Software and Hardware Verification
Speech Technology
Virtual Environments and Computer Games Technology
Natural Language Processing
Network Performance Analysis

Teaching

Lectures
Tutorials
Group work

Assessment

Examinations
Coursework assignments
Dissertation – which you’ll complete over the summer

Career opportunities

Our courses give you experience of how real-world projects work. We consult with big employers to ensure that you develop the skills and the personal qualities they’re looking for.

You’ll learn about the issues that matter in global business and industry. Our graduates go into academic and industrial research, the software industry, banking and finance. They work for companies such as Logica, IBM, Hewlett Packard, PWC, Vodafone, the BBC and HSBC.