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Computer Science – (M.Sc.)

The University of Edinburgh

College of Science & Engineering
Location: Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Computer Science is an intellectually challenging subject that underpins the core technologies of the 21st century. Its scope ranges from the design of programming languages and algorithms, to models of computation, such as distributed, parallel and quantum computing, and the study of the limits of computation.

It is concerned with the understanding, design, implementation and use of computing systems ranging in complexity from the components of a single processor to computer networks as vast as the World Wide Web. It encompasses both hardware and software, and embodies a wide variety of practical techniques supported by a strong foundation of theoretical understanding.

Students can choose from over 50 modules, which are grouped into subject areas or specialisms. The major specialisms for this degree are Databases, Computer Systems and Software Engineering, Fundamentals of High Performance Computing Systems, and Theoretical Computer Science.


Contents

The degree spans a full 12-month period, is modular in structure and consists of two semesters of lecture-based teaching (approx 18 lecture hours per module), assessed by an examination in April. This is followed by a major individual project in a chosen area of specialisation, and includes a written dissertation.

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Requirements

You should have a first or upper second class honours degree or its equivalent, and in an area of Informatics, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science or Computer Science. You should also have experience in computer programming. Applicants with degrees in these disciplines will also be considered: Education, Electrical Engineering, Psychology, Mathematics, Philosophy, and Physics.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
CPE Grade B or higher
CAE Grade A

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade A (Score: 80)

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