Master Computer Science with Postgraduate Study
Join the digital revolution Master computer science
Organisations across health, business, engineering, finance, and energy are harnessing new technology to revolutionise how they work. As more make the switch, many are open up exciting careers for computer science professionals to help them to harness big data, integrate AI and deliver software solutions - but also manage the risks.
Take your computer science skills further in 2023
If you're considering postgraduate study to advance your current career, or help you to take a new direction into digital transformation, look no further than the University of Salford.
Rising to the challenge of our changing world, we offer specialism postgraduate courses that can be the start of your next journey. So, whether its leading AI, exploring big data trends fighting cybercrime or engineering new software solutions, we have a postgraduate course that can help you achieve your goals.
Join our next Open Day
Start your computer science postgraduate study journey and meet the course team. Register now for our next online Open Day on Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Computer Science The Salford Experience
Immersive learning. Research-led. Industry focused.
The University of Salford has a rich and proud history in computer science and informatics teaching and research. Our range of specialist computer science postgraduate courses is designed to prepare you for the next chapter in the evolution of data, information and digital transformation.
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We put our industry at the heart of your studies, with guest lectures, live briefs and placement opportunities with tech sector, software and IT companies
- By consulting with our industrial liaison committee when developing our courses, we shape our curriculums around industry needs. This approach ensures that you develop the specialist knowledge and transferable skills sought by employers
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Choose to start your studies in January or September. Our modular study pathways are designed to build your knowledge in a supportive and progressive way. We also offer flexible part-time study routes, so you have the option to fit study around your existing commitments
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We're investing for the future. Experience a cutting-edge learning environment with dedicated computing suites, facilities and equipment, in our new £65 million campus hub for science, engineering and technology which opens in Autumn 2022
Artificial Intelligence (MSc/PgDip)
Artificial intelligence is poised to take a leading role in our daily lives. Powerful big data combined with intelligent machine learning will change how organisations function and how we use and experience services.
If you’re ready to be part of this exciting digital transformation, our Artificial Intelligence postgraduate degree will equip you with in-demand knowledge and skills.
Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics (MSc/PgDip)
Learn how you can fight the rising tide of cyber crime as you develop a specialist skillset with our Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics postgraduate degree.
Explores cyber security from both attack and defense (red and blue issues) positions, so you can develop comprehensive subject knowledge. Current course topics include cyber forensics, information security, privacy and network security and threat intelligence.
Data Science (MSc/PgDip)
Developed as one of the UK's first postgraduate conversion courses, Data Science at Salford is open to graduates and professionals with an aptitude for maths and a passion for revealing data stories.
Work with real-world messy data and gain experience across the data science stack. Current course topics include big data analytics, advanced databases, applied statistics and data mining.
You can also gain SAS certification while you study through our partnership with the SAS Student Academy.
Software Engineering (MSc/PgDip)
Design and develop applications that make a difference. With our Software Engineering postgraduate degree, you can gain fresh knowledge and new skills that could open the door to a future role in one of the fastest-growing fields in the digital economy.
Available with full and part-time study routes, our course provides you with specialist software engineering knowledge that you apply in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, commerce, professional services and the built environment.
Computer science postgraduate research
Take your subject interest further with postgraduate research.
The Salford Innovation and Research Centre (SIRC) is home to Informatics PhD and Research Master’s opportunities in knowledge discovery and semantic web, software engineering, big data, data mining and analytics, cyber security, information visualisation and virtual environments.
Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.
Next steps
Fees and funding
A postgraduate qualification is a great investment in your future. We've put together a summary of the essential fees and funding information covering tuition fees, postgraduate loans, scholarships and discounts.
How to apply
If you're ready to apply, you can start your journey today. Postgraduate applications are made directly with us - and the application form can take as little as 20 minutes to complete.
Contact us
Contact our friendly course enquiries team with any queries about postgraduate study or a particular course:
Telephone (8am-6pm): 0161 295 4545
Email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk
Campus life Big city buzz
Located just 2km from Manchester city centre, we're at the heart of Greater Manchester - one of the most vibrant and diverse regions in the UK.
With a range of onsite parking, excellent public transport links and Salford Crescent train station a short walk from our enviable parkland campus, commuting here couldn’t be easier.
In Autumn 2022, we also open our new £65 million centre for science, engineering and environment - and our new home for computer science.