Master of Science [M.Sc] (Advanced Computer Science)
Field of Study:
$42,107 /Yr
Important Alert
- Teaching Start Date for Fall 2026 Intake - Sep 29, 2026
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $42107 (GBP 31190) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expense | $9253 (GBP 6854) |
Food & Essential | $1555 (GBP 1152) |
Per Credit Tuition Fee: £ 173.27
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2024 | $40095 (GBP 29700) |
2023 | $35370 (GBP 26200) |
2021 | $46818 (GBP 34680) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Teaching Start Date for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 29, 2026 |
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship Application Deadline | May 12, 2026 |
Great Scholarship Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | May 12, 2026 |
Great Scholarship Results Announcement for Fall 2026 Intake | Jun 11, 2026 |
ATAS clearance deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | Aug 18, 2026 |
Visa application deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 1, 2026 |
Applications close for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 5, 2026 |
Orientation Week for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026 |
Welcome Week for Fall 2026 Intake | Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026 |
Program Overview – M.Sc in Advanced Computer Science from University of Sheffield
This is a 1-year full‑time STEM master’s course, beginning September 2025, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), and partially satisfying CITP and CEng criteria . The curriculum blends theoretical foundations and practical work—covering software engineering, machine learning, NLP, HCI, parallel systems, and a team software project followed by an individual dissertation . While specific postgraduate acceptance rates aren’t published, overall university postgraduate acceptance hovers around 84%, suggesting advanced courses may admit approximately 15–20% of applicants.
Fees – M.Sc in Advanced Computer Science from University of Sheffield
The tuition fee for international students is £31,190. Estimated living expenses in Sheffield range from £9,500 to £12,000 per year. The total estimated cost for international students is around £40,000–£43,000 per year.
Important Dates – M.Sc in Advanced Computer Science from University of Sheffield
The next intake begins in September 2026. Applications open in October 2025 and close by August 2026, but applying before June 2026 is strongly recommended for scholarship consideration. International scholarship deadlines typically fall in early July, and offer decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Semester-wise Modules and Credits – M.Sc in Advanced Computer Science from University of Sheffield
Semester / Term |
Module |
Credits |
Semester 1 |
Team Software Project (core) |
15 |
Object-Oriented Programming & Software Design (core) |
15 |
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Professional Issues (core) |
15 |
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Semester 2 |
Dissertation Project (core – summer) |
60 |
Optional Modules |
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Choose up to 120 credits from optional modules: |
15 each |
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Modelling & Simulation of Natural Systems |
15 |
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Text Processing |
15 |
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Theory of Distributed Systems |
15 |
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Speech Processing |
15 |
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3D Computer Graphics |
15 |
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Testing & Verification in Safety-Critical Systems |
15 |
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Software & Hardware Verification |
15 |
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Machine Learning & Adaptive Intelligence |
15 |
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Software Development for Mobile Devices |
15 |
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Natural Language Processing |
15 |
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Network Performance Analysis |
15 |
Scores Required

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TOP Scholarships
Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship | £10,000 towards tuition fees | International postgraduate taught students with academic excellence and personal achievements |
GREAT Scholarships | £12,500 towards tuition fees | Indian students with academic excellence and leadership potential |
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