Advanced Computer Science

The Advanced Computer Science course offered at Loughborough Universityhas been developed with input from UK and international organisations to teach a wide range of advanced computing topics and equip you with the cutting-edge practical skills sought by employers.

The fast-paced field of computer science (and the needs of industries and organisations driven by technological development) creates a demand for highly skilled individuals possessing advanced skills and knowledge. The Advanced Computer Science course offered at Loughborough University ensures commercial relevance by drawing on the Department’s established industry connections and research strengths to deliver a program that will appeal to students seeking to build on a first degree in Computer Science (or comparable discipline involving programming and networking).

This master's degree in computer science offers wide-ranging modules that reflect the expertise of our academic staff and combines both theory and practical elements on a range of advanced computing topics.

Your future career

With module content influenced by industry, and specialist equipment supporting experiential learning, our MSc Advanced Computer Science is designed to support future careers in both industry and academia.

Graduates of our postgraduate programs have gone on to enjoy careers within a diverse range of organisations in a wide variety of roles, such as software development, network security, and systems engineering.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

• Google

• Credit Suisse

• Ocado

• Rolls-Royce

• Winton Capital

• AVG Technologies

Courses include:

• Programming for Specialist Applications

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cryptography and Secure Systems

• Robotics and Intelligent Systems

• Building Secure Networks

• Computer Vision