The fast-paced field of computer science (and the needs of industries and organisations driven by technological development) creates a demand for highly skilled individuals possessing advanced skills and knowledge. Loughborough’s MSc in Advanced Computer Science ensures commercial relevance by drawing on the Department’s established industry connections and research strengths to deliver a programme that will appeal to students seeking to build on a first degree in Computer Science (or comparable discipline involving programming and networking).

This master's degree in Advanced Computer Science offers wide-ranging modules that reflect the expertise of our academic staff and combines both theory and practical elements on a range of advanced computing topics.

Throughout the programme you will develop your professional skills and specialise in areas including image processing, multimedia, artificial intelligence, robotics, and theoretical computer science. Your studies will be enhanced by specialist labs for hardware and robotics work as well as the state-of-the-art equipment housed within the £5.8 million DigiLabs, including equipment for extended reality learning, Robotics and AI.

As a student of the Department of Computer Science, you will enjoy 24-hour access to computer labs including a designated MSc Advanced Computer Science laboratory supported by a team of systems specialists. You will also gain insights from our academic staff’s cutting-edge work, and become part of a busy research community that attracts staff, students and visitors from around the world.

As well as informing the curriculum, our research provides opportunities for you to work on collaborative projects with industry partners. What’s more, our strong links with industry put us at the forefront of technological development and open excellent employment opportunities for our students.

Who should study this programme?

If you are looking to gain a deeper knowledge and the specialist skills that will help distinguish you in the competitive computing industries jobs market, this master’s programme is for you.  

You will become a specialist in the theory and practice of a range of advanced computing topics, including image processing, artificial intelligence, robotics and theoretical computer science. This excellent combination of stimulating content, superb facilities and learning resources, and high-quality teaching have earned us the highest commendation from the QAA.