Computing (with Sandwich Year) MSc
University of Central Lancashire
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Our MSc Computing course will equip you with advanced skills in the design and development of computer systems, preparing you for a thriving career in the digital industry. Youll enhance your technical skills in programming, systems design and evaluation, project management, and creative problem-solving. As well as investigating current trends and research, youll plan and undertake a substantial computing project of your own choice to showcase your technical skills. Our advanced MSc Computing ...Read more

Our MSc Computing course will equip you with advanced skills in the design and development of computer systems, preparing you for a thriving career in the digital industry. Youll enhance your technical skills in programming, systems design and evaluation, project management, and creative problem-solving. As well as investigating current trends and research, youll plan and undertake a substantial computing project of your own choice to showcase your technical skills. Our advanced MSc Computing qualification can open doors to a huge range of careers and enable you to make your mark in the digital revolution as it transforms every aspect of the world around us. Depending on which areas you choose to specialise in, you could pursue a wide range of careers, including analysing clients business requirements and specifying appropriate IT systems, designing and managing networks, or developing multimedia, databases or high performance software. Our Computing graduates are working for major organisations including BAE and NATO. Others have gone on to teach in primary, secondary, further and higher education.

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26/101
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97th
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87th
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03 Dec 24

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Mohammed
29 Nov 24

UCLan is such an inclusive and warm university located in Preston with such rich architecture and access to the town centre and lots of social spaces. There is a facility for..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree in related subject such as computing. Applicants with a non-computing subject degree require substantial relevant experience. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits.

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£9,000 per year

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2024/25 fees £9,000 per year, Sandwich year £2,500 for the sandwich year, 2025/26 fees £9,450 per year, Sandwich year £2,625 for the sandwich year.

£16,900 per year

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Students from EU

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2024/25 fees £16,900 per year, 2025/26 fees £17,900 per year.

£16,900 per year

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Students from International

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2024/25 fees £16,900 per year, 2025/26 fees £17,900 per year.

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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

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University of Central Lancashire
Princess Way Burnley Lancashire BB12 0AN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.1 miles away

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