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Computer Science with
Integrated 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 122.
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.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - G402
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: ABB
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
4 years or 5 years
with an international
year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses