Integrated Masters - Master of Science (MSci) - Computer Science with a Year in Industry (I103)

The Computer Science with an Industrial Year MSci degree programme prepares students at every stage for their future career in industry or research. The course enables students to delve into specialist areas of their interest and gain valuable industrial experience to ensure they stand out in future applications. At the University of Birmingham, they recognise that today’s computer scientists are in high demand and have a range of expertise. They also know that at this point in time it is essential that the course students choose meets their future career aspirations. That’s why the Computer Science with an Industrial Year MSci degree offers a balance of more specialised computer science with practical software engineering and the opportunity to tailor the degree to suit their interests and goals. The Computer Science with an Industrial Year MSci degree programme is structured to provide students with a solid grounding in fundamental computer science to ensure they are equipped to meet the challenges of the individual and group projects – which will help prepare them for a successful career in industry or research. The transition to University level learning can be difficult which is why in the first and second year, students will study the key components of computer science to ensure they have a solid understanding of the subject. The University of Birmingham is committed to ensuring students develop key skills needed to boost their future prospects. That’s why in the second year, students will develop their team work skills by working on a large project to produce software. Students will also learn new styles of programming in Java, a language widely used in business and industry, and the C programming language. In the third year, students will be able to choose from a range of optional modules allowing them to specialise in areas of computer science that interest them and that will help prepare them for their future career. The fourth year will be spent in industry which will allow students to develop their skills and gain vital experience which will enhance their time with the University of Birmingham and maximise their future prospects. Students will return to the University of Birmingham for the final year, where they will be able to choose from a wide range of Masters-level modules to suit their interests. Students will also spend a proportion of their time on a project which will allow them to demonstrate their computing skills. In the fifth year, students will be able to choose modules from a range of Masters programmes which allow them to specialise further in their chosen area of interest. Students will also undertake a much more in-depth project which will develop their ability to work independently on an advanced problem-solving task.