Master of Science [M.Sc] (Advanced Computer Science (with Professional Placement))
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$34,375 /Yr
£27,500 /Yr
4 Students Applied
3 Students Admitted
- Master of Science in Advanced Computer Science (with Professional Placement) at Cardiff University is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- It is also available on a part-time basis for a duration of 3 years.
- The core of this program is the opportunity to further develop the scope of problem-solving skills and programming paradigms to gain knowledge and skills in Computer Science.
- The ‘with a Professional Placement Year’ program provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-10 month experience as an IT professional for students who successfully find a suitable placement.
- Students will choose to study optional, research-led modules that allow the freedom to build a distinctive personal portfolio of skills and knowledge.
- This is a specialist Master's degree program that will require strong technical, mathematical, and programming skills from day one of the course.
- Students will choose to study optional, research-led modules that allow the freedom to build a distinctive personal portfolio of skills and knowledge.
- Students will undertake an individual research project and complete a dissertation under the supervision of a member of the academic research staff. The topic for this will be driven by the student's interests.
- Students will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with them throughout the duration of the course.
- Programs start in September each year but applications are considered as they arrive throughout the year.
- Students will study taught modules for a total of 120 credits during the Diploma stage of their degree. All taught modules are worth 20 credits.
- Modules are delivered through a series of either full or half-day contact sessions, which include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and laboratory classes.
- Modules will be assessed either by coursework, examination, or a combination of both.
- The School of Computer Science and Informatics has a strong and active research culture that informs and directs the teaching.
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Important Dates
Admissions take place on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $34375 (GBP 27500) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | $15325 (GBP 12260) |
Food | $3999 (GBP 3199) |
Total Cost | $19324 (GBP 15459) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants from computer literate graduates who have a good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification in a subject such as Computer Science or a related subject can get admission in this program.
- Applicants will possess a 2:2 honours degree in computer science, computing, or a cognate subject.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
- The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- IT consultant
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Information systems manager
- Database administrator
- Multimedia programmer
- Systems analyst
- Games developer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,375/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,125/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 19,250/Yr$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,250/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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