Computer Science (100% online) (MSc)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

January, March, April, June, September, October

Course content

About the course
Stand out from the crowd in a high-demand field. Study an immersive online MSc Computer Science degree from a university with leading teaching and research ratings, and superb student satisfaction scores.

- 100% online MSc within 24 months
- Sought after programming and web languages taught, including Python, XML, R and Matlab
- Internationally recognised expertise in computational neuroscience, evolutionary systems, machine learning and AI, software and systems engineering
- Keele alumni discount available

A flexible online Master’s designed to develop the computer scientists of the future

The online MSc Computer Science degree from Keele University has been specifically created to develop the knowledge and skills to excel in a computer science career. The programme is ideal for ambitious individuals who want to launch an exciting new career in this fast-growing field, who have not previously studied computer science or have prior work experience in the field, as well as those professionals who currently work in computer science roles and are looking for an academic qualification to accelerate their career progression.

This postgraduate course equips you for careers ranging from roles as software developers and engineers, programming analysts, computer systems, operating systems, and web developers through to IT consultant and management roles, amongst others.

A sought after qualification from a university recognised for academic excellence

The academics in the Computer Science and Mathematics Department are world-leading experts in their fields and are involved in cutting-edge research, with 80% of the university’s research rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally important’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework. The department regularly wins and is awarded funding from the leading UK research funding agencies, ESPRC and BSRC, as well as prestigious funding bodies such as the Leverhulme Trust.

A tailored online learning experience from leaders for student satisfaction

You will learn in a leading-edge online learning environment, where you will collaborate with and learn from peers, engaging with fellow postgraduate students on discussion groups via online forums. You will be designated a dedicated Keele Student Success Coordinator, who will provide you with all of the support you need from the moment you enrol to the moment you graduate.

Our credentials of putting students at the heart of everything we do and of delivering excellent student experience are supported by our consistent top 3 rankings for student satisfaction and course satisfaction in the National Student Survey as well as in other surveys and rankings including the Guardian rankings (2019) and the PTES survey (2019).

What you will learn
Postgraduate study of this course will develop and extend the practical skills you need for designing, building, deploying and evaluating software and computer applications in a variety of industrial contexts. You will learn programming and web languages including Python, Java and XML, will work with mobile web applications and will learn to develop modern software systems and applications.

Taught modules develop skills and knowledge in:
- Design and programming
- User interaction design
- Software engineering
- Data analytics
- Web technologies and security
- Research and consultancy skills
- Advanced programming techniques
- Fundamentals of computer science

A career-led programme designed for professionals in a dynamic world of work

Delivered entirely online and with a flexible course design, the MSc Computer Science can be studied from anywhere in the world and around work and family commitments, meaning you can continue to work full-time to earn and progress in your role whilst you study. With six starts a year, you’re not tied to the traditional academic year and can begin within weeks.

The course is industry-led and benefits from the collaborative projects of the department of Computer Science and Mathematics department with industry partners, such as the ‘Knowledge Transfer Partnership’, with Bentley Motors Ltd.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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