OpenFieldCardiff Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Computer Science with AI
British Computer Society (BCS) accredited one-year Master of Science offering specialized modules in deep learning, automated reasoning, computer vision, and distributed high-performance cloud computing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent GPA 3.3/4.0) in Computer Science with substantial programming.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all sub-tests) or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong academic record in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Cardiff International Excellence Scholarships (£3,000 to £6,000 tuition fee reductions)
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £27,450 full international tuition fee (before scholarship deductions).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027 (International intake deadline for September 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Cardiff University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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