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Master of Computing in Computer Science
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Sixteen-month master's degree in computing with a computer science major.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Computing in Computer Science. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Technology Specialist
Curriculum
- Four-trimester
- 400-credit degree. Starts with programming
- data structures and research methods
- then web application frameworks
- software engineering
- data mining and cloud operations
- then explainable machine learning
- advanced computer science problems
- requirements and secure DevOps
- ends with two projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 144 - 136 A Levels AAA-AAB GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh
- Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM: International Baccalaureate: 34-32 points overall European Baccalaureate: 80% overall
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB or country equivalent
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 / 6.5 with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C with 162 per component (undergraduate table
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,255 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Computer Science |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Master study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £23,255 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 / 6.5 with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge C1 Advanced C with 162 per component (undergraduate table.