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MSc Computer Science

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

Become a computer scientist in just one year through this conversion programme and enhance your career prospects in a growing and innovative field. The Computer Science MSc teaches everything from programming to app engineering while providing opportunities to create solutions for industrial or research clients. Taught at UCL, world-renowned for computer science research, this is an exceptional place to build your foundations as a computer scientist.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in a subject other than computer science or information technology. This includes subfields of Computer Science such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Software Engineering, among others. Evidence should be included within the application to demonstrate suitable mathematical skills (to at least Mathematics A-level standard), and analytical skills. Although the programme is intended for those who are new to Computer Science, applicants must ensure they have standard computational thinking skills, as programming is a core part of the programme.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates from this programme have been employed by some of the world's leading IT companies and large private and public organisations. According to Graduate Outcomes survey data , our top employers for Computer Science MSc graduates include Amazon, American Express, BNP Paribas, IBM and PwC. Other graduates have gone on to pursue further study or a career in academia.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Introductory Programming
  • App Engineering
  • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
  • Algorithmics
  • MSc Computer Science Project
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Functional Programming
  • Interaction Design
  • Software Engineering

Optional modules

  • Functional Programming
  • Interaction Design
  • Software Engineering
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

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