Computer Science

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Master contemporary tools and frameworks used to solve real problems of the modern world in this MSc Computer Science. You'll build on your scientific curiosity and technical understanding with a powerful toolkit of skills and knowledge across data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and networking.

As you learn to analyse and implement complex computer systems, you'll explore the ways your technical skills and knowledge of theory can align with future trends. You'll be prepared for senior roles in industries including software, commerce, medicine or finance, or you could go into further computing research in universities or business.

You'll study with academic staff who are undertaking funded research in their fields of expertise, and can contribute to their projects through your work. You'll also have access to a network of professional computer scientists through their industry contacts, and your fellow students.

When you graduate, you'll bring a critical understanding of current developments to your chosen industry, ready to progress or enter your computer science career. In a market seeking professionals with advanced technical expertise, you'll be set to steer a path through future developments, and to shape those developments in line with your vision for tomorrow.

Course highlights

• Use modern, industry-standard equipment and software in our computing and networking laboratories

• Access a private cloud infrastructure

• Prepare for technical and managerial roles in multiple industries

• Cover a range of computer science topics, without compromising on in-depth understanding

• Explore the latest innovations within the field, through research-informed lectures and dissertations aligned to current funded research projects

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

With a predicted growth of over 5.5% in computing vacancies over the next 8 years, computer science is a career pathway that can see you working in a key role to solve problems and advance technology for businesses.

This Master's will see you showcase skills in databases, programming languages and software development in an industry looking for the professional knowledge you'll work on over your year of study.

You'll graduate with hands-on experiences in the computer science sector, having used industry-standard equipment.

With the impact of advanced systems across commerce, medicine, finance and art, you could find yourself in a senior role upon graduation of this course. With experience in research and AI developments, you'll also be well-placed to follow an academic career by studying for a PhD.

• AI and machine learning

• Cyber security

• Robotics

• Cloud computing

• Technology and software

• Finance and banking

• Healthcare

• Government and public sector

• Start ups