University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
MSc Computer Science
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 13,040
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Change direction and become a computer scientist in just one year with our conversion Computer Science Master's degree. Prepare for an exciting new career, with the skills, experiences and industry links that will put you in high demand.
Everything you learn here will apply to the real world and open the door to an exciting new career. Using the latest technology, you’ll develop your software development skills and knowledge of the key computing principles.
The Computer Science Masters degree course is for students who have a first degree in a subject other than computing. Established in 1969, it is now one of the longest-running conversion programmes to computing in the UK.
You might be changing career or your area of study. Whatever your goals, our conversion programme lets non-computing graduates make the shift very quickly.
This course teaches you the principles of computer science, giving you the practical software development skills you need in the tech world. As technology advances fast, our computing graduates will be in higher demand than ever. Join us and say hello to an exciting new future.
- Network with staff working in industry, worldwide
- Benefit from our partnership with The Alan Turing Institute - the UK's national institute for data science and AI
- Study a programme regularly updated to industry standards
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
This course consists of 180 credits. As well as your 20 credit compulsory modules, you'll also undertake a 60 credit project.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Core modules:
Module Title
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Building Useable Software
- Computer Systems
- Data Structures, Algorithms, and Databases
- Software Workshop 1
- Software Workshop 2
- Project - Conversion MSc
You can expect to thrive in diverse environments including academia, research, industry, and government. Career areas include Software Engineering, Software Applications in education or medicine, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Theoretical Computer Science, and Operating Systems and Networks. Our graduates go on to work for employers including IBM, Microsoft, Google DeepMind, NASA, Boeing, Dyson, Capgemini Engineering and Samsung AI Center.
You'll learn core Computer Science principles, gain system-building skills, and complete a software project integrating your knowledge.
- Learn through of a series of engaging lectures which demonstrate how experts will approach problems in your field, helping you think critically and apply concepts
- Receive immediate feedback from instructors during workshops, enabling timely corrections and improving your application of concepts
- Engage in projects that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhancing your understanding and retention of concepts
- Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which develops skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments