Advanced Computer Science

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This is a high quality programme aimed at imparting advanced knowledge across a broad range of Computer Science and offering training in advanced skills. It is suitable for those who wish to enhance their computing skills in order to improve their contribution to IT-related industry or to pursue R&D in academia or industry. There are two entry routes into this programme: (1) for those who have studied a substantial amount of Computer Science and (2) a foundation route for others with a good degree in Science or Engineering. See 'Entry Requirements' for further details.

A student following the Advanced Computer Science programme chooses two from about a dozen themes, each of which combines around four related course units that build on top of each other. Certain combinations are integrated into specialised 'pathways'. A student who opts to follow the pathways will have the pathway specialism included in their degree certificate.

Module details A student following the Advanced Computer Science programme chooses two from about a dozen themes, each of which combines around four related course units that build on top of each other. Certain combinations are integrated into specialised pathways. Teaching and learning Computational thinking is becoming increasingly pervasive and is informing our understanding of phenomena across a range of areas; from engineering and physical sciences, to business and society. This is reflected in the way the Manchester programme is taught, with students able to choose from an extremely broad range of units that not only cover core computer science topics, but that draw on our interdisciplinary research strengths in areas such as Medical and Health Sciences, Life Sciences and Humanities. Progression and assessment

Lectures and seminars are supported by practical exercises that impart skills as well as knowledge. These skills are augmented through an MSc project that enables students to put into practice the techniques they have been taught throughout the course.

Facilities

* Newly refurbished computing labs furnished with modern desktop computers
* Access to world leading academic staff
* Collaborative working labs complete with specialist computing and audio visual equipment to support group working.
* Over 300 Computers in the School dedicated exclusively for the use of our students.
* An Advanced Interfaces Laboratory to explore real time collaborative working;
* A Nanotechnology Centre for the fabrication of new generation electronic devices;
* An e-Science Centre and Access Grid facility for world wide collaboration over the internet.
* Access to a range of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
* Specialist electronic system design and computer engineering tools.

Academic entry qualification: We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in computer science, or in a joint degree with at least 50% computer science content. Applicants with extensive computer science industrial experience and a good honours degree, or its overseas equivalent, may also be considered for admission.English language requirements: All students are required to be proficient in spoken and written English. In order to be accepted onto an MSc programme in the School of Computer Science applicants need to provide evidence of having achieved the required level in one of the following english language qualifications: * IELTS score of 6.5 minimum (writing 6) * TOEFL 600+ with 5 in the TWE * Computer Based TOEFL 250 with 5 in TWE * Cambridge Proficiency Grade 'C' English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C)