Program Overview
The Computer Science By Research at University of Warwick is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science By Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,109 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science By Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computational Biology and Bioimaging: neuroscience; biological networks; systems biology; image processing, machine learning for biological applications.
- Foundations of Computer Science: combinatorial, randomised, and approximation algorithms; game theory; parallel computation; logics and automata; formal verification and synthesis; probabilistic, real-time, hybrid systems; quantum information processing; fault tolerance, security.
- Intelligent and Adaptive Systems: social and semantic web; web personalisation; adaptive hypermedia; pedagogic architectures; educational technology; agent-based systems; empirical modelling; interactive environments; data mining; history of computing.
- Performance Computing and Visualisation: high-performance and scientific computing; business and internet computing; fault-tolerant and reliable systems; intelligent and distributed systems; multimedia processing and computer vision; digital forensics.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- First you register to use Apply
- Sign in to verify your email address and fill in the rest of your personal details
- Then you add your course choices
- You\'ll be asked to provide some more information
- Your education
- Supplementary information
- Then you write your personal statement
- Enter details of two referees
- Making changes before you send us your application
- There is a non-refundable application assessment fee for taught postgraduate courses. The application assessment fee is currently set at \xc2\xa350 for online applications and \xc2\xa375 for paper applications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,109 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,109 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Warwick directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Coventry, United Kingdom
University of Warwick is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date October 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months