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Master of Computing

De Montfort University

Leicester, 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 (2): 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

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
A 2:1 or higher for a few
Subject-related for some
Portfolio or work experience for some

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59
Duolingo 105
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Computing admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,600 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Leicester
Faculty or school	Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture
Department	Department of Computing and Information Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Computing.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.