Computer Science

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in computing or engineering with a significant level of computing.

We may also offer you a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually.

Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc Computer Science course will set you on a successful career journey in the rapidly evolving computing industry.

We will equip you with advanced knowledge and skills from a wide range of subject areas, including advanced algorithms, software engineering and programming, artificial intelligence, deep learning and the fundamentals of cyber security.

Covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications, this computer science degree offers essential core computer science modules alongside a selection of optional modules for you to tailor your studies to your specific interests, from big data analytics to mobile web component development.

Upon graduation, you will be qualified for a range of computing-related jobs, such as a software developer, data scientist, cyber security analyst, AI specialist and IT consultant. But your degree will also offer you the flexibility to pursue careers in other industries through the applicable skills you learn, including within finance, healthcare and education.

Throughout your studies, you will also build a solid foundation for applied research in computer science, which can create pathways to further study such as a PhD.

The course leaders for the MSc Computer Science course are Dr Nasser Matoorianpour and Dr Sama Aleshaiker.

Information for international students

You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Fees and funding

If you are studying a Masters course you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan, this may help contribute towards your course fees and living costs.

Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students.

Within the university, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries. View full details including conditions and eligibility.