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| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc by Research | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | - | - | - |
The Computer Science MSc by Research programme can be tailored to your individual research needs.
You will first take an induction module leading to the production of a learning contract with a research supervisor and subsequently develop a research proposal that forms the basis of the rest of your study.
You will then progress to a period of independent research project-work and complete a project dissertation. Upon successful completion of the MSc by Research, you will have clearly demonstrated your ability to meet the required high levels of technical professionalism.
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Computer Science or a similar degree.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
Additional requirements
As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.
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