Master of Science Big Data and High Performance Computing with a Year in Industry

This MSc programme enables students to gain a specialist qualification in an area of computing that is in great demand worldwide, and we work with various industrial partners to give authentic examples and placements.

The two-year MSc programme shares the same taught modules with its one-year equivalent. However, unlike the one-year MSc which includes an MSc project over the summer, the two-year programme includes an industrial project and placement in year two (either in the UK or overseas). The placement is typically 30 weeks from September to June.

This opportunity to work in industry will help you strengthen your career options by:

• Undertaking the project work in an industrial setting
• Applying theory learnt in the classroom to real-world practice
• Developing communications and interpersonal skills Building networks and knowledge which will be invaluable throughout your career.

During the placement year you will spend time working in a relevant company suitable for the MSc. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical engineering experience which will boost your CV, build networks and develop confidence in a working environment. Many placement students continue their relationship with the placement provider by undertaking relevant projects and may ultimately return to work for the company when they graduate.