Postgraduate Courses
Masters in Computer Science Programme Summary
We offer a wide range of taught masters courses in Computer Science. This page summarizes the programme and provides links to more detailed information on individual courses.
Our advanced courses are designed for Computer Science graduates who are seeking professional development in a specialist area to enhance their career prospects or as a sound preparation for research.
Our generalist, flexible course and our inter-disciplinary course, run jointly with the Business School, are particularly suitable for graduates of other subjects wishing to change career direction or apply advanced computing techniques to their existing discipline.
Range of Degree Titles
Courses for Graduates in Computer Science
- MSc Artificial Intelligence with Robotics
- MSc Computer Networking Principles and Practice
- MSc Distributed Data Management
- MSc Distributed Systems and Networks
- MSc Mobile Computing
- MSc Multimedia Technology
- MSc Secure Computing Systems
- MSc Software Engineering
- MSc Computer Science
- MSc Business Computing
Courses for Graduates in any Subject
NEW: From September 2009, we are offering the MSc e-Learning Technology. This is studied as an online (e-Learning) course with additional support on campus at the University. For further details download the preliminary course prospectus.
MSc e-Learning Technology Start Dates and Study Patterns
We offer two start dates per year: late September and late January, with study patterns as follows.
September (Semester A) intake
All the courses are normally offered for a late September start. This is a 12 month programme that finishes the following September
Semester A - September to January: taught modules
Semester B - January to May: taught modules
Semester C - May to September: project
January (Semester B) intake
From January 2009, all courses are normally also offered for a late January start each year. There may be some restriction on the optional modules offered. This is a 16 month programme as follows
Semester B - January to May: taught modules
Semester C - summer break
Semester A - September to January: taught modules
Semester B - January to May (following year): project
Thus, there is a four month break in the summer period that could be used for a vacation, for work experience in the UK or your home country, or for further study, e.g. industry certifications, English language or online modules. The University cannot guarantee any of the above activities but is developing a programme to assist you to make the necessary arrangements.
For exact dates, see Term and Semester Dates.
Key Features
Based on our existing, well-established courses and completely revised from 2006, the taught masters programme features:
- a full range of contemporary, specialist courses
- routes into Computer Science for graduates of any subject
- flexible entry requirements
- a wide choice of technical and business options
About Us
The University of Hertfordshire is located on two campuses in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, one of the UK centres for high-tech business. It is just 30 km from the centre of London with easy access by car, bus or rail.
The School of Computer Science is long established and highly regarded with a track record of graduate success, a large dedicated staff able to offer many different specialisms, and an RAE research rating of 4 (nationally excellent).
Facilities
There are outstanding sports and study facilities, including the virtual learning environment, StudyNet and large Learning Resource Centres open 24x7 in term time. We have modern computer labs with a wide range of up-to-date professional software. The Hertfordshire Sports Village offers some of the best university facilities in the country.
We also offer
- a masters course in Bioinformatics
- an online (e-Learning) and blended masters programme in Computer Science
- an undergraduate bachelor's programme in Computer Science
- direct entry to the final year of the bachelor's programme available on campus or online/blended.