MSc in Computing

• This qualification is relevant to the industry. It covers a range of topics, incorporating transferable skills applicable to professional development. It provides a rigorous approach to the study and application of computing. Choose between four routes.

  MSc in Computing (broad route)

  MSc in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)

  MSc in Computing (Networking)

  MSc in Computing (Software Engineering)

  Our flexible broad route lets you select modules to suit your needs. Or choose one of the other routes listed above to develop in-depth specialist knowledge. Finish with an independent project on a topic of your choice.

  Key Features

  • Brings together theory and practice and draws on your own background and experience.
  • Enables you to tailor your studies to your specific career needs and professional interests.
  • Provides an excellent platform for further research studies.

  Course details

  To start this MSc, you will need a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience. If you do not hold a bachelors degree, irrespective of your industrial experience, you will need to study a module from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at postgraduate level.

  To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:

  Stage 1 (120 credits)
  Stage 2 (60 credits) from either a research route or professional route

  Please visit our website to see the full list of modules relevant to this pathway.

  Further Information

  If you feel you may need additional support, please visit our disability support page to read about what we offer.

  Visit our website to read more about our range of modules and flexible learning models.