MSc Computer Science (Conversion) 12 months Postgraduate Program By Birmingham Newman University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

16,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Computer Science is a conversion course that aims to produce well rounded graduates, irrespective of their prior academic background. Recognising the global demand for skilled professionals, this programme is structured to provide an intensive, yet accessible pathway for students to pivot into the field of Computer Science.
The course provides broad knowledge and practical skills needed to develop software systems entailing programming, databases, web technologies, networks, artificial intelligence, and data science. The integral academic writing, research and project management skills and a mandatory independent dissertation/project in the final semester further underpin application of the industry-style professional approaches as well as an appreciation of future directions of technological advances and research.
The balanced academic preparation is aligned with emerging trends in job market and allows graduates to pursue in-demand and lucrative careers in IT industry or assume interdisciplinary roles by effectively combining applied computing with their first degrees. The course also provides foundations and opportunity to progress to and formally pursue specialized computer science research on a Ph.D. programme.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Computer Science is a conversion course that aims to produce well rounded graduates, irrespective of their prior academic background. Recognising the global demand for skilled professionals, this programme is structured to provide an intensive, yet accessible pathway for students to pivot into the field of Computer Science.
The course provides broad knowledge and practical skills needed to develop software systems entailing programming, databases, web technologies, networks, artificial intelligence, and data science. The integral academic writing, research and project management skills and a mandatory independent dissertation/project in the final semester further underpin application of the industry-style professional approaches as well as an appreciation of future directions of technological advances and research.
The balanced academic preparation is aligned with emerging trends in job market and allows graduates to pursue in-demand and lucrative careers in IT industry or assume interdisciplinary roles by effectively combining applied computing with their first degrees. The course also provides foundations and opportunity to progress to and formally pursue specialized computer science research on a Ph.D. programme.

Admission requirements

2.7+
6+
  • An honours degree 2:2 or above. GPA Equivalent: 2.7-3.2
  • GCSE at Grade 4 (C) or above
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in all bands (international applicants)
1 Year
Jan

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

16,000 GBP
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International Students

16,000 GBP
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