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MSc Computer Science

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    MSc Two years, part-time

Course Description

In the UK alone, over 1.5 million people work in the digital sector, while the number of digital technology jobs has grown at twice the rate of other jobs. Demand for computer science skills far outstrips the supply of qualified graduates. Organisations across industries and sectors are searching far and wide for professionals equipped with knowledge of computer sciences.

This 100% online MSc Computer Science programme is designed for working professionals and graduates who may not currently have a computer science background and want to launch their career in this in-demand and lucrative field.

Our online programmes allow you to study around work and home commitments, at different times and locations. This is your computer science Masters degree, on your own terms, in your own time.

Entry Requirements

2:2 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in any subject

Or Masters degree (or equivalent) in any subject

Students whose first degree was not taught in English should have an appropriate English language qualification

If you earned your degree outside the UK, check that it is equivalent to a 2:2. Our country-specific pages can help you to find out more

If English isn’t your first language you may need to provide evidence of your ability, such as:

IELTS: 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each component

PTE: 61, with no less than 55 in each component

CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 176, with no less than 169 in each component

TOEFL: 87, with a minimum of 21 in each component

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: 87, with a minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE: level 3 with Merit in all components

Duolingo: 110 overall, minimum 100 in all other components

You need to have completed the test within two years of the start date of your programme. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

You will not need to provide evidence of your English language abilities:

If you’re from a specified majority English-speaking country

If you’ve completed a degree in English in a specified country within two years of your intended start date

Successful completion of this course will require you to access widely used software and university systems. Please speak to our enrolment advisers for more information on this.

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Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

We’ll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2022/23 throughout the year.

Student Destinations

Advancing your career

The programme will help prepare you for a range of in demand roles in computer science, software development, programming, and IT systems’ support. You will be able apply computational thinking in multiple programming languages, and be equipped to engage in solution generation across a broad range of fields.

Module Details

For module information for this course please visit – https://online.york.ac.uk/study-online/msc-computer-science-online/#course-content

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