MSc Advanced Computer Science
Cardiff University, Cardiff
Overview
One-year taught master's for computing graduates, combining a compulsory programming paradigms module and dissertation with options in machine learning, cyber security, visual computing and the Internet of Things.
Highlights
- Programming Paradigms
- Principles of Machine Learning
- Cyber Security and Risk Management
- Internet of Things: Systems Design
Entry requirements
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject such as computer science, or international equivalent, with evidence of modules in programming, algorithms and data structures, mathematics and a relevant project.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in every subskill, or an accepted equivalent.
- Experience or portfolio
- Relevant professional experience with a signed, dated employer reference may be accepted in place of the subject module evidence.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- Cardiff's Pakistan page considers a four-year bachelor's (honours) degree, a two-year master's following a two, three or four-year bachelor's, or a one-year master's following a three or four-year bachelor's. For programmes requiring a 2:2 comparable degree it states a CGPA 'in the region of 2.5 or above', decided by the admissions tutor. Source
Careers
The course page names systems architect, programmer and software developer roles, and progression to doctoral study.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.
Scholarships for this course
- Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
- Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant
- Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International ScholarshipGBP 6,000 tuition fee discount for applicants domiciled in Pakistan (standard award GBP 4,000)