make your mark at the forefront of computer science. whether it’s to boost your professional life, or provide a step towards phd research, this advanced degree will get you there. this msc is designed for students who wish to supplement their education in a specific set of advanced topics and cutting-edge technologies that they require for their professional lives, or to pursue their studies further to a phd on a specific topic. it offers a broad menu of modules from which you can construct your own pathway with the advice and assistance of a member of staff. the regular degree takes 12 months if you start in september, or 16 months if you start in january. the 'with industry' degree takes 24 months if you start in september, or 27 months if you start in january. nb. if you start your course in january, you will take semester 2 before semester 1.