Computer Science (Conversion) MSc
Queen Mary University of London
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Prepare to break into tech with this conversion MSc programme, designed for highly-motivated graduates from any discipline who are eager to move into the tech industry, even without prior computing experience.Prepare to enhance your employability by leveraging computer science. Develop specialist technical skills while integrating your existing knowledge and experience.Students also have the opportunity to participate in an industrial-linked project during the summer, subject to competitive ...Read more

Prepare to break into tech with this conversion MSc programme, designed for highly-motivated graduates from any discipline who are eager to move into the tech industry, even without prior computing experience.Prepare to enhance your employability by leveraging computer science. Develop specialist technical skills while integrating your existing knowledge and experience.Students also have the opportunity to participate in an industrial-linked project during the summer, subject to competitive application.Develop your programming and software engineering skills, to open up opportunities within the tech industry.Specialise by choosing between the Business and Software Systems streams.This programme is kept up-to-date with the support of our Industrial Advisory Panel, ensuring the curriculum aligns with current industry trends and demands.What you'll studyThis programme aims to equip students with both theoretical insights and practical skills in computer science. Emphasising practical application, it focuses on software engineering, computer systems, and their real-world applications.AssessmentModules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. You will also be assessed through a final project.TeachingTeaching for all modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and use of a virtual learning environment. Each module provides contact time with your lecturers, supported by lab work and directed further study.

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21/279
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41st
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Entry requirements

Degree requirements – You need a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a degree not related to Computer Science or a degree with less than 50% of the modules in Computer Science subjects.

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£12,850 per year

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£29,950 per year

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Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London , London

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
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