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Master of Computing
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
- 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
- This course is for applicants who don’t have an undergraduate degree in a discipline related to computing. We normally expect you to have an honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent in a non-computing discipline. We'll also consider those with five years relevant business or industry experience in a non-computing area
- Grade/entry criteria: Typically an honours degree 2:2 or above (e.g. MSc Computing) or equivalent
- varies by course
- some accept relevant work experience.
Accepted academic background
Qualification equivalent to a UK honours degree; relevant professional experience required for some courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
- academic transcripts
- English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
- portfolio
- or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,000 - £19,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunderland campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Computer Science |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £18,000 - £19,000 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0.

