Computing Science

MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Key facts

Start dates

September 2023 / September 2024

Course length

Full time: MSc – 1 year (12 months); PG Dip – 6 months; PG Cert – 3 months

Part time: MSc – 2 years (24 months); PG Dip – 18 months (12 months study time); PG Cert – 6 months

Location

Wheatley

Department

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Overview

If your first degree is not in computing but you want to move into IT then our BCS accredited MSc in Computing Science is ideal for you.

Our course is rooted in real-world and industry-relevant experiences. It provides the basis for starting a career in computing and IT. We will teach you the fundamentals of:

programming
hardware
networks
software engineering.

You will develop a sound knowledge of computer software development for a range of problem areas, such as:

interactive websites
stand-alone applications
network systems.

Our teaching staff have extensive experience in research and university teaching. As well as a wide range of previous industrial and commercial backgrounds.

Due to the emphasis on software system construction and management, and data organisation, this qualification is applicable to a wide variety of fields concerned with using computers. As well as directly to the computer industry itself.

Specific entry requirements

Due to great interest in this course for September 2023 entry, the deadline to receive applications is Wednesday 22 March 2023 for all applicants who will require a visa to study in the UK. As long as we receive your application on or before 22 March 2023 it will be given full consideration. Those not requiring a visa to study in the UK can continue to apply beyond 22 March 2023.

You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second-class bachelor’s degree, in a non-computing subject. If your first degree contains only a small element of technical computing you can also be considered.

For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level.

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