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C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E W I T H I N T E G R AT E D
MASTER'S
MComp
Why study this course?
Our Integrated Master’s degree will extend your subject knowledge to a higher level,
enable you to work more independently and prepare you for a specialist career or for
doctoral research.
You’ll study industry- and research-informed modules designed by leading
academics and benefit from strong business links, dedicated career support,
and high-quality teaching on our BCS-accredited programme. We offer a
first-rate environment with dedicated computing labs open 24/7, a Gaming
Lab and a MakerSpace.
The MComp course enables students to study three years of our Single
Honours Computer Science course with an additional year at Master's level.
This will extend your subject knowledge as well as strengthening your
independent critical thinking, problem solving, professional and research
skills. In the final year, you’ll focus on a small number of modules informed
by important issues in industry as well as the research interests of your tutors.
Current areas include distributed intelligence, statistical techniques for data
analysis, web technologies, security, and cloud computing. You will also
undertake a substantial research project, culminating in a written dissertation
following the format of research papers published in scientific journals.
Indicative Modules
First, Second and Third Year
• For indicative modules please refer to
the Computer Science course entry on
page 102.
Fourth Year
• Research Horizons
• Statistical Techniques for Data
Analytics
• Distributed Intelligent Systems
• User Interaction Design
• MComp Project
• Research and Consultancy Skills
What will this mean for my future?
Our Computer Science degrees build the essential skills which are in demand
from employers looking for systems analysts, programmers, web/app
developers, interface designers, data scientists, software engineers and
consultants. As an MComp graduate you will have knowledge of advanced
areas that also lead to more specialist careers or doctoral research. Many of
our students move into employment that is directly computing-related with
recent graduates going to work for companies as diverse as Apple, BAE
Systems, Barclays, BBC (iPlayer), Bentley, McLaren (F1), Capgemini, EA
Games, Experian, Microsoft and the Ministry of Defence.
This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
UCAS Code - G402
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Integrated Master's
A level: ABB
BTEC: DDM
Course Duration
4 years or 5 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses