MScAdvanced Computer Science (Verification and Testing)
| Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Minimum 2:1 honours degree in computer science or a closely related subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
Our project-based courses give you valuable hands-on experience. We teach you how to apply what you learn in business and industry, anywhere in the world.
On this course you’ll specialise in software verification and testing, developing expertise that is in demand worldwide. Innovative project work will teach you how to apply your knowledge in the real world.
Graduates with these specialist skills are in demand. Especially in industries where software is safety-critical, such as advanced manufacturing and nuclear energy.
Programme structure
Core modules
Object Oriented Programming and Software Design
Research Methods and Professional Issues
Dissertation Project
Plus three of:
Testing and Verification in Safety-critical Systems
Theory of Distributed Systems
Computer Security and Forensics
Software and Hardware Verification
Optional modules
Text Processing
Modelling and Simulation of Natural Systems
Speech Processing
3D Computer Graphics
Intelligent Web
Machine Learning and Adaptive Intelligence
Software Development for Mobile Devices
Speech Technology
Virtual Environments and Computer Games Technology
Natural Language Processing
Java E-Commerce
Network Performance Analysis
Teaching
Lectures
Tutorials
Group work
Assessment
Formal examinations
Coursework assignments
Dissertation
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.