Core modules

Semester 1

• Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering
• AI Security, Ethics, and Management

Semester 2

• Big Data and Predictive Analytics
• Generative Development
• AI for Space

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The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.

Optional modules

Semester 1

• Software Measurement and Quality Assurance
• Mobile and Web Applications
• Advanced C++ Programming
• Technology and Innovation Management
• Agile Cloud Automation
• Internet and Cloud Computing
• Interaction Design (ID) and User Experience (UX)
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
• Operational Research

Semester 2

• Analysis and Design of Algorithms
• Foundations of Cybersecurity
• Algorithms for Bioinformatics
• Service-Oriented Architectures
• Data-Driven Intelligent Service Design
• Quantum Machine Learning

The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.

Industry Placement (optional)

The ‘With Industry’ variant of this degree gives you the opportunity to gain professional experience through an industrial placement as part of your Masters course. This is a work placement with an employer where you can apply your skills in a real-world setting.

Placement details

Placements last between nine and eleven months and are normally paid, full-time roles with a formal contract between you and the employer.

Placements begin after the taught part of your course finishes. After your placement has finished, you will return to the University to complete your dissertation or individual project.

You will gain valuable industry experience, helping you develop key skills and enhance your career prospects.

Important information

Securing an industrial placement is very competitive. While the University will fully support you in your search for a placement, securing a placement is not guaranteed. You will be responsible for applying to, and securing, an opportunity.

You will receive support from:

• The Careers and Employability Service, which provides access to placement opportunities, job search strategies, CV and cover letter advice, and interview preparation.
• A dedicated Placement Tutor, who will guide you during your placement and help you reflect on the skills and experience gained.

Benefits of a ‘With Industry’ degree

By choosing this option, you will:

• Gain an understanding of working in a professional setting (industry, commercial, or non-commercial).
• Experience real-world business and technical challenges.
• Develop hands-on experience in project management and working to deadlines.
• Improve your employment prospects through essential transferable skills.
• Gain a clearer understanding of the career path you wish to pursue.

An Industrial Placement still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. You may also be eligible for financial support through Student Finance. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.

The modules listed reflect those currently available to students. Every year, we review our modules and their content to ensure that our courses maintain the best academic and student experience possible. Whilst this does mean elements of your course may change in future academic years, it ensures your course is giving you a research-inspired education and preparing you for your future.