University of Glasgow: Computing Science
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Computing Science |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The Masters in Computing Science provides you with a thorough grounding in advanced computing science, together with experience of conducting a development project, preparing you for responsible positions in the IT industry.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The School of Computing Science is ranked within the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025).
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The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
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The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors include representatives from IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
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You will have opportunities to meet employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme.
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You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Computing Science include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses Programming and Systems Development (H) Research and Professional Skills (M) Introduction to Data Science and Systems (M) MSc Project for Computing Science+
Elective Course (choose one) Enterprise Cyber Security (M) Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence for Data Scientists (M)
Optional Courses (choose 6) Cryptography and Secure Development (M) CyberSecurity Fundamentals for MSc (M) Deep Learning for MSc (M) Big Data: Systems, Programming, and Management (M) Information Visualisation (M) Mobile Human-Computer Interaction for MSc Cyber Systems Forensics (M) Human Computer Interaction Design and Evaluation (M) Human-Centred Security (M) Information Retrieval (M) Internet Technology (M) Web Science for MSc Text as Data for MSc Secured Software Engineering (M)
Please note the availability of optional courses is dependent on staff availability and timetabling constraints.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any degree with Computing as a major subject with at least 50% of credit bearing modules in Computing at an average grade of pass. Please note this programme is not available to recent graduates who have been awarded an undergraduate degree in either Computing Science or Software Engineering from the University of Glasgow. These applicants should, if not already graduated, consider continuing to the integrated MSci award. |
Summary
The Masters in Computing Science provides you with a thorough grounding in advanced computing science, together with experience of conducting a development project, preparing you for responsible positions in the IT industry.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The School of Computing Science is ranked 7th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020).
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The School is a member of the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance: SICSA. This collaboration of Scottish universities aims to develop Scotland's place as a world leader in Informatics and Computer Science research and education.
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The School of Computing Science has extensive contacts with industrial partners who contribute to several of their taught courses, through active teaching, curriculum development, and panel discussion. Recent contributors include representatives from IBM, J.P. Morgan, Amazon, Adobe and Red Hat.
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You will have opportunities to meet employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme.
-
You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in Computing Science include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Core Courses PROGRAMMING AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (H) RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (M) INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS (M) MSC PROJECT FOR COMPUTING SCIENCE+
Elective Course (choose one) ENTERPRISE CYBER SECURITY (M) MACHINE LEARNING & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DATA SCIENTISTS (M)
Optional Courses (choose 6) CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (M) HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION DESIGN AND EVALUATION (M) HUMAN-CENTRED SECURITY (M) INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (M) INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (M) RECOMMENDER SYSTEMS (M) WEB SCIENCE (M) TEXT AS DATA - AN INTRODUCTION TO DOCUMENT ANALYTICS (M) SECURED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (M)
Please note the availability of optional courses is dependent on staff availability and timetabling constraints.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA 3.0/4 or equivalent) with Computing Science as a major subject. |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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