If students hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help them gain a place on a postgraduate degree. For progression to the 1st year of a postgraduate degree at the University of Essex. Course length is determined mainly by students English language level (UKVI IELTS score).

Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If their course is longer than 2 terms, students will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Master of Science - Advanced Computer Science Develop expertise in contemporary design and practice within computer science. Students graduate with the ability to explore further how technology influences people’s lives.

The University of Essex MSc Advanced Computer Science provides students with the flexibility to master the areas of computing that interest and excite them most. Students choose from a range of topics including: intelligent systems and robotics, machine learning and data mining, human language understanding and text processing, computer game development, cloud and web technologies, and computer security.

The School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s computer scientists are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. Essex is home to many of the world’s top scientists, and their work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.

Essex is one of the largest and best resourced computer science and electronic engineering schools in the UK. Their work is supported by extensive networked computer facilities and software aids, together with a wide range of test and instrumentation equipment.

More than two-thirds of Essex's research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'.

Essex's graduates have achieved success in a variety of professions. Many have pursued careers in computing and information technology, while others have gone on to work in research organizations or become university academics.

Recent graduates have progressed to a variety of senior positions in industry and academia. Some of the companies and organizations where former graduates are now employed include: Electronic Data Systems, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Bank of Mexico, Visa International, Hyperknowledge, Hellenic Air Force, and ICSS (Beijing).