Overview

The Advanced Computing program at University of Suffolk is a taught postgraduate course aimed at students with a substantial background in computing who would like to study advanced computing concepts and technologies, covering a wide variety of topics in depth with dedicated experts teaching on each of the pathways.

The MSc Advanced Computing degree provides you with a wealth of opportunities to choose your own path of specialisation into a computing career.

Core modules will cover aspects of computing that are common across all subdomains of computing, whereas optional modules will include a choice of topics helping you specialise in an area of your preference. The programme is suitable for students from computing backgrounds who are interested in a career orientated towards an industry role, as well as in academia.

Course Highlights

A flexible MSc in Advanced Computing that gives you a choice of pathways or the freedom to create your own. You can choose from one of three pathways in Cyber Security, Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence.
Access to resources from some of the largest tech companies including Amazon Web Services, Juniper, Oracle and our Google Student Club.
Access to world-class specialist laboratories at our new state-of-the-art DigiTech Centre located at Adastral Park, home to over 150 high-tech ICT companies and BT’s innovation labs.
Opportunities to work on real-world projects in collaboration with industry leaders and experts using the latest technologies.
An annual schedule of industry events and hackathons allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you learn from the course.

An opportunity to start your own business with the University of Suffolk’s Innovation Centre (IWIC) and gain guidance from business leaders and academics.

Careers

Graduates from this programme can work as expert computing professionals in areas of:

Cyber Security
Cloud Computing
Distributed Systems
Network Systems
Embedded Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
and more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Projects and Teams
Masters Dissertation
Advanced Software Engineering
HCI and User Experience
Cloud Computing
Cryptography and Applications
Cyber Detection and Forensic Investigation
Network and IoT Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for postgraduate study usually open one year in advance, and applications can be submitted until very close to the start date

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 485 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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62

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will need to hold at least a 2:2 BSc degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science and AI, Cyber Security or cognate degree or have equivalent industry experience.
Applicants may be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15930 GBP / year

≈ 15930 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10215 GBP / year

≈ 10215 GBP / year

Living costs

Ipswich

United Kingdom

793 - 1504 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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