Computer Science MComp (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Master of Computing with Honours - MComp (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Master of Computing with Honours - MComp (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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The computer science industry is a challenging place but it’s an exciting one too.Successful managers in the industry need graduates with the right balance of knowledge and experiences. That’s why you’ll start with the fundamentals of computer science, develop your programming skills in the areas of AI and Cloud computing, and then take your studies to the next level with Masters level modules to give you a deeper understanding and the edge in the workplace.We encourage students to take the ...Read more

The computer science industry is a challenging place but it’s an exciting one too.Successful managers in the industry need graduates with the right balance of knowledge and experiences. That’s why you’ll start with the fundamentals of computer science, develop your programming skills in the areas of AI and Cloud computing, and then take your studies to the next level with Masters level modules to give you a deeper understanding and the edge in the workplace.We encourage students to take the optional work placement year at the end of Year Two, which gives you the chance to gain vital experience and put your knowledge into practice.This course combines undergraduate and postgraduate content and is designed to cover computer science foundation subjects and then build on this foundation with postgraduate level material in the final year. You will acquire the skills to become an independent learner and gain advanced skills in specialised areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced analysis and design, embedded systems and programming.A group project to manage and deliver a significant multidisciplinary engineering project will help you to further develop your communication, project management and teamworking skills. In addition you will undertake a substantive individual project where you will be required to develop software or hardware in an innovative manner.


Accreditation

This courses is accredited by the BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT.


Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals course

If you take the Artificial Intelligence module in your final year you will participate in the Microsoft certified Azure AI Fundamentals program as part of your studies. The program is designed as a blended learning experience, combining instructor-led training with online materials accessed on the Microsoft Learn platform.Microsoft will sponsor your cloud subscription, course materials and certification test fees for no cost to you. You will also get the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certificate when you graduate – a valuable addition to your CV.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Divine
30 Jan 25

Best part of my uni experience is the learning…worst party Is there aren’t a lot of social events, I also hate the way they teach especially in computer science because they teach..Read more

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Francesca
21 Jan 25

As a second-year student at Nottingham Trent University, my experience has been fantastic. The courses are engaging and well-structured, with approachable lecturers and a great..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

120 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject grade C)

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject grade C or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level IT, Maths or Science subject

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including an IT, Maths or Science subject ).

DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant IT, Maths or Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
43%
Information & Communication technology
28%
Computing
26%
Physics
21%
Business Studies
14%
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Divine
30 Jan 25
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Best part of my uni experience is the learning…worst party Is there aren’t a lot of social events, I also hate the way they teach especially in computer science because they teach...
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Francesca
21 Jan 25
Computing BSc (Hons)
As a second-year student at Nottingham Trent University, my experience has been fantastic. The courses are engaging and well-structured, with approachable lecturers and a great...
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