Computer Science MSc
York St John University
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MSc - Master of Science

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On this course you will be provided with the advanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to enter the fast paced and growing sector of IT and Computer Science. You will gain a detailed understanding of current methodologies across a variety of specialist topics, tools and environments which feature in the IT industry today.You will be guided through the fundamentals of computer science by our expert staff. You will be encouraged to focus on the skills relevant to your ...Read more

On this course you will be provided with the advanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to enter the fast paced and growing sector of IT and Computer Science. You will gain a detailed understanding of current methodologies across a variety of specialist topics, tools and environments which feature in the IT industry today.

You will be guided through the fundamentals of computer science by our expert staff. You will be encouraged to focus on the skills relevant to your professional development, as well as the wider employment needs of the industry. Based at our London Campus, you will be immersed in the world of IT and computer science. You will have the option to extend your studies and undertake a year-long industry placement. This will give you the opportunity to develop professional networks and relevant sector experience.

Undertaking a research project will demonstrate your ability to bring together the skills you have learned to resolve problems. We will encourage you to develop key professional attributes. You will learn these through: Reflecting on your work-based practice Addressing complex real-world situations Opportunities to work with industry professionals. With options to study this course part time or full time, with or without a year in industry, and various starting points throughout the year, this course offers the flexibility to work for you.

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23/279
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89th
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105th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
08 Jan 26

Best Facilities Worst : For international student..Read more

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Ella
03 Dec 25

Class sizes are smaller at YSJ since it’s a smaller university. This is great as it means you’re lecturers are able to spend more time helping individual students. An improvement..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirement: 2:2 honours degree in a related subject. If your honours degree is not in a related discipline, but you can demonstrate extensive professional experience in the subject, your application will be considered.

Tuition fees

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£10,000 per year

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£11,800 per year

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£11,800 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
08 Jan 26
Computer Science
Best Facilities Worst : For international student...
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Ella
03 Dec 25
Computer Science
Class sizes are smaller at YSJ since it’s a smaller university. This is great as it means you’re lecturers are able to spend more time helping individual students. An improvement...
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York St John University
6th Floor Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent London Greater London E14 2BA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Blackwall  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Canning Town  0.4 miles away
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