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Master of Computing

International College Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
0.17 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-year research master's in Computing completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computing in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in programming
Algorithms and computational problem-solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Application Developer

Curriculum

Independent research project in Computing guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Judged by country on the ICRGU Academic Requirements page; The Pre-Master's leads to an RGU Master's degree.

Accepted academic background

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent (country-specific: e.g. China bachelor's incl. Self-taught; Nigeria bachelor's or HND; India bachelor's); Stage 1 = Pre-Master's leading to RGU Master's (MSc, LLM) degrees

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 61
TOEFL iBT 88
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£8,500 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	ICRGU at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Faculty or school	ICRGU Postgraduate Pathways
Department	Computer Science and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
29 Jan 2027
76 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.17 years.