Computer Science MSc
UCL (University College London)
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Become a computer scientist in just one year through this conversion programme that will enhance your career prospects in a growing and innovative field. The Computer Science MSc teaches everything from programming to application engineering, while providing opportunities to create solutions for industrial or research clients. Taught at UCL, world renowned for computer science research, this is an exceptional place to build your foundations as a computer scientist. Computer science pervades ...Read more

Become a computer scientist in just one year through this conversion programme that will enhance your career prospects in a growing and innovative field. The Computer Science MSc teaches everything from programming to application engineering, while providing opportunities to create solutions for industrial or research clients. Taught at UCL, world renowned for computer science research, this is an exceptional place to build your foundations as a computer scientist. Computer science pervades almost every sector and industry today. Equipping yourself with the sought-after skills required to be a developer, software engineer, or related role places you in an exceptional position to thrive in the world of computing.This programme is equally ideal for those who want to complement their existing scientific knowledge with computer science skills, or for those from different disciplines who want to switch career paths to work in this field. In this programme, you will learn from renowned academics in computer science. The curriculum is based on the latest trends and is constantly updated due to the fast-paced developments in innovation and technology.

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CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
13th
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SR
Student Reviewer
29 May 21

I had a fantastic time. I really do miss this masters program. The staff were lovely, my course mates were too. The work was very challenging and although I don’t miss those late..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 15

Challenging, good job prospects, food is great in London as is the life in general. The union and clubs and societies are good, i am an active member of the Japanese Society of..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a subject other than computer science or information technology, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Evidence should be included within the application to demonstrate suitable mathematical skills (to at least Mathematics A level), and analytical skills. Note: Although, the current programme is meant for all those who are new to Computer Science, the applicant must ensure they have good computational thinking skills as programming is a core part of the course.

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£20,500 per year

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£39,800 per year

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Postgraduate student in UCL self-catered halls (Rent) - 347 per week

£39,800 per year

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29 May 21
Computer Graphics, Vision and Imaging MSc
I had a fantastic time. I really do miss this masters program. The staff were lovely, my course mates were too. The work was very challenging and although I don’t miss those late...
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SR
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26 Jan 15
Computer Science
Challenging, good job prospects, food is great in London as is the life in general. The union and clubs and societies are good, i am an active member of the Japanese Society of...
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UCL (University College London)
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University College London (UCL) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across...

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UCL (University College London)
Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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