Computing Science MSc or PGDip or PGCert

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.

Career prospects

Our MSc students come from all over the world and graduate to follow careers in technical, business-related and creative roles. For example as:

• developers
• engineers
• IT managers
• web developers.

Whatever their interest, our graduates tell us that the relevance of our courses and the skills they've learnt enable them to achieve their goals and build their careers.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

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.