Computer Science

Developed to meet the expectations required by today’s employers, MSc Computer Science will develop your computing experience to a highly advanced level.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the topics that are defining the industry today and will gain advanced technical skills in areas such as application design, computer network security, system development and big data and cloud computing.

You will be taught in facilities that boast industry-standard software to further enhance your learning experience and skills.

This course fully meets the requirements for you register as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meets the requirement to become a Chartered Engineer. 

You will be taught by a range of academic staff who bring a wealth of professional experience. They are experts in specialist areas such as Strategic Management, Computer Science and Web Based Information Retrieval.

In a dynamic learning environment with an expert team of staff, you will be taught theoretical and practical research skills such as information literacy, as well as problem solving skills, self-directed learning and communication skills.

You’ll be taught by tutors who have many years’ experience in the computing. Their experience, combined with their on-going active research, will provide an excellent foundation for your learning.

Northumbria has excellent links to industry including companies, such as Accenture, Hewlett Packard and Sage. 

This course encompasses two semesters of taught subjects that cover topics such as computational intelligence, object-oriented design, artificial intelligence, wireless computer network technology, network security and system development .

On completion of these semesters you will undertake a substantial piece of research and software development related to these modules or an area that particularly interests you.

Each module of this course is individually assessed and assignments can take the form of research reports, system analysis documentation, programming exercises, group and project work, exams and presentations.

You will also learn additional key skills such as research and project management, which are highly beneficial for your dissertation and future career. 

Requirements

• Overseas applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5. International students without the required level of English may be asked to undertake additional English language training.
• Fully completed application form
• Personal Email address must be included on application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
• Passport - copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies previous and current visas if applicable
• An honours degree at 2:2 or above or equivalent, and usually in a Computing-related discipline, preferably to have included study in:

1. Programming in an Object Orientated language
2. System Analysis and Design
3. Databases
4. Computer Operating Systems and Networks

Relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.

Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• International Academic Scholarships
• Early Payment Discount
• Chevening Scholarships