Duration:
September start: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
January start: 17 months (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
Please add an additional year if undertaking the Professional Experience Year: integrated 2-year masters (not available for April intake)
Number of credits:
MSc: 180
PGDip: 120
PGCert: 60
Start date(s):
January 2026
September 2026
Learn how to solve real-world challenges through technology and gain the skills and professional experience you need to stand out in the digital world.
In a rapidly evolving industry, this programme equips you with the technical knowledge and practical skills that matter most to employers, preparing you for a wide range of computing and technology careers.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in applying computing principles to address real-world problems and modern digital challenges such as:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Sustainable and ethical technology development
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On this programme, you’ll apply programming techniques to real projects, gaining valuable digital expertise in Python, SQL, and software engineering. You’ll also develop your understanding of data management, networks, and cybersecurity – key areas driving today’s tech landscape.
You’ll have opportunities to gain additional professional skills during your degree to enhance your employability, such as agile project management, ethical computing, and digital innovation.
You’ll become a confident problem solver with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences. As your expertise grows, you’ll develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills – everything you need to realise your goals and make an impact in the technology sector.
You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience that mirrors real workplace scenarios. This means you’ll graduate with the technical ability, professional mindset, and portfolio of experience to succeed in your chosen computing career.
This course is available as an extended masters for international students
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In this module, you will dive into AI and machine learning applications and critical cybersecurity. You will learn practical AI tools, understand cyber threats, and develop secure coding practices for responsible, intelligent systems.
In this module, you will demystify how computers work. You will explore hardware, operating systems, and networks. You will gain essential understanding of system architecture and operations, crucial for any tech role.
In this module, you will manage data effectively with advanced SQL and database design. You will critically explore the ethical, legal, and societal impacts of technology, preparing you for responsible data stewardship.
In this module, you will complete your capstone project. You will apply all the skills you have learned to a substantial, self-directed project. You will design, develop, and evaluate a real-world computing solution, building a professional portfolio.
In this module, you will master computational thinking and practical Python programming. You will build foundational software design skills through hands-on labs and collaborative coding. You will be ready to create efficient, robust solutions.
These are the current planned modules on this course and may be subject to change.
Professional Experience Year
This course also offers the option of a Professional Experience Year. This programme combines dynamic career modules with flexible placement opportunities. After completing your first year of study, you'll then spend the next academic year completing your Professional Experience training as part of your degree. This will give you real career experience. This unique opportunity offers you distinct paths to build your expertise.
Careers
This programme is designed to bridge backgrounds and open pathways to high-demand roles across the tech industry.
Whether you are new to computing or looking to enhance your skills, the course provides a strong foundation that prepares you to make an immediate and meaningful impact in the digital world.
Through hands-on learning, you will develop valuable expertise in programming, data analysis, and problem-solving, which are highly sought after across the technology sector. Graduates progress into exciting roles such as software developer, data analyst, business analyst, AI or machine learning engineer, and cybersecurity analyst, among many others.
From the start, you will benefit from an industry-aligned curriculum, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities with leading employers. More than just a computing degree, this MSc transforms you into a confident, competent, and ethically aware technology professional, ready to shape the future of the digital landscape.
Preparing you for the future
The programme’s practical approach ensures that you gain not just theoretical knowledge, but the ability to apply it in real-world professional settings.
Learning and assessment
How you'll learn
Belong, believe, and achieve through our practical, hands-on approach to computing.
You will learn through an active, practice-based approach that blends theory with hands-on experience. Interactive lectures and guided workshops introduce key concepts, while labs, coding challenges, and project work allow you to apply and test your understanding in real time.
You will use industry-standard tools and simulation software to tackle authentic professional scenarios, supported by regular feedback and one-to-one supervision. Collaborative learning, flexible study options, and an emphasis on ethical and global issues ensure you develop both technical expertise and a responsible, well-rounded perspective.
How you'll be assessed
Benefit from assessments that prepare you for life beyond university.
You will be assessed through a variety of authentic, practical, and reflective methods that mirror real-world professional practice. Instead of relying solely on traditional exams, the MSc Computing programme uses assessments such as coding assignments, software projects, and system analysis reports to test your technical skills and problem-solving ability.
You will also complete case studies on ethical and security issues, design and query databases, and deliver presentations that develop your communication and professional confidence. These diverse approaches ensure you can demonstrate both your technical expertise and critical thinking, building a strong portfolio of work that showcases your readiness for a career in the technology industry.
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Applying
UK postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
This course is subject to validation.
Specific entry requirements
Degree qualification 2:2 or above. Degrees in non-computing fields are welcomed.
You will need access to a computer throughout the course.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees (UK)
| Level of study | Full-time | Part-time* |
| MSc | £11,250 Professional Experience Year: £2,500 |
£5,625 |
| PGDip | £7,500 | £3,750 |
| PGCert | £3,750 | N/A |
*Year 1 fee
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International postgraduate students apply through our direct application system.
This course is subject to validation.
Specific entry requirements
Degree qualification 2:2 or above. Degrees in non-computing fields are welcomed.
You will need access to a computer throughout the course.
General entry requirements
September 2025 entry tuition fees (international)
| Level of study | Full-time | Part-time* |
| MSc | £18,250 Professional Experience Year: £2,500 |
£9,125 |
| PGDip | £12,170 | £6,085 |
| PGCert | £6,085 | N/A |
*Year 1 fee
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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