Which Computer Science Masters course?

I’m looking at doing a masters course after I finish myundergraduate Computer Science degree at the Universityof Leicester. I’m currently on a placement year working asan AI consultant for some additional context.

My grade for my 2nd year (my most recent year) was 77%,so I’m hoping that would open most courses in the UK up tome. My course is not super theory heavy, we cover theessentials of computing theory and mathematics but Iwould quite likely struggle with a course that’s extremelytheory heavy (though I am willing to put in the work for acourse that would benefit my career greatly).

Which Computer Science masters programs are worthchecking out? I’ve been looking at Imperials AdvancedComputing course, but I honestly don’t really know whereto start with my search. I have done my placement year inAI and data, but I’m not married to the field.

I’m looking to work in industry rather than continuing myeducation beyond a masters.

Additionally, how what would my admissions chances behaving studied at Leicester? I am seeing around a 15%offer rate for this top masters courses (Cambridge, UCL,Imperial, Edinburgh etc), would you expect my history togive me a higher or lower chance of receiving an offer onthese courses?

Would love to hear your personal anecdotes about coursesas well as courses you know to be well regarded.

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Hi Ollyssss
We have full time Msc options which are applied rather than theoretical Computing Degrees | University of Buckingham.

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