About Advanced Computer Science With Industry - Msc in University of Leicester

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.

What's the difference?

The PGDip includes the same modules as the MSc but without the final project.

Duration

The regular degree takes 12 months if you start in September, or 16 months if you start in January. The 'With Industry' degree takes 21 months if you start in September, or 24 months if you start in January.

NB. If you start your course in January, you will take Semester 2 before Semester 1.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

• A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS : 7.0 overall including 6.5 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall including 24 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
• PTE: 68 overall including 62 in Writing, and 51 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.

University of Leicester Highlights

University of Leicester Cost of Attendance

The estimated fee payable by international students for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:

Note: The above-listed fees are just estimated as the actual amount may be lower or higher than what is listed above.

University of Leicester Application Process

University of Leicester welcomes applications from both EU and non-EU students. There might be additional requirements for international student admissions. Also, specific courses have their own requirements. The standard admission process has been described below.

How to Apply?

The steps to be followed while applying for admission to the University of Leicester are as follows:

Application Fees: 25 GBP for applying through UCAS; Postgraduate application is free for almost all courses. Some postgraduate courses require an application fee.

Application Deadline: UG applicants: UCAS application deadline – June 30; Medicine and Dentistry programs – October 15; PG applicants – Varies according to program

Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants must be fulfilled before applying:

• Undergraduate:
  • Completed the standard XII by the ICSE/CBSE, or another recognized state exam board, with at least 75% overall or higher depending on the course.
  • Undergraduate applicants with incomplete entry requirements can apply for an International Foundation Program which provides academic support to help applicants progress to his/her chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
• Postgraduate: A Bachelor's degree with a First class classification and an average of at least 60/75% (depending on the chosen course).

Supporting Documents: The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:

• Official high school or college/ university transcripts/certificates
• Degree certificates
• References
• Personal Letter
• Program-specific requirements
• English Language Test
• Resume
• Passport details

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are: