Overview

Throughout the Advanced Computer Science with Advanced Practice MSc programme from Northumbria University you will develop an in-depth understanding of the topics that are defining the industry today and will gain advanced technical skills in areas such as application design, computer network security, system development and big data and cloud computing.

You will be taught in Northumbria’s brand new purpose-built computing facility on our Newcastle City Centre campus with access to industry standard equipment and technology.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirements for incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer

Career opportunities:

The Advanced Computer Science with Advanced Practice programme from Northumbria University will further enhance your already established skills in computer science, providing you with an advanced qualification that will be highly regarded by employers.
Graduates will be equipped with the latest skills to excel in a variety of careers in the IT industry, such as software engineering, network design and management, artificial intelligence or IT consultancy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Programming

Research Methods and Project Management

Wireless Networks and Security

Big Data and Cloud Computing

Advanced Database
Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 112 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a computing-related discipline which included programming in an object-oriented language, system analysis and design, databases, computer operating systems and networks. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23950 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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