Abertay University
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MSc Computer Science
Future-proof your career
with up-to-date skills
Apply By
09 June 2025
To Start
23 June 2025
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BCS Accredited
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Programme length: 12 months
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Fees: £6,600
Why Abertay?
University of the Year for Teaching Quality *
One of the UK's leading tech universities
Academic Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity Education **
Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching **
95% of graduates in full-time work or study within six months of graduating
100% online, with six
starts per year
Pay per module
Ranked 31st in UK for Computer Science ****
* Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2021 | ** Recognised by the UK Government's National Cybersecurity Centre | *** Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback, Guardian University Guide, 2020 | **** Guardian University Rankings, 2024
Develop skills that are in-demand with employers
As technology continues to evolve, so too does the current world of business as it adapts to new and improved computer science techniques.
Developed alongside our strong industry links, this online MSc Computer Science has been designed to give you industry-relevant and up-to-date skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a successful career in this fast-paced field.
What you'll learn
This degree is a modern course, consisting of up-to-date content covering the full spectrum of the computer science discipline to give you a thorough grounding of networking, databases, and web development, whilst introducing you to growing trends in the field such as the Internet of Things (IoT), wearable technology, and smart devices.
You will delve into both theory and hands-on practice, preparing you to tackle real-world computer science challenges.
On successful completion of this MSc Computer Science, you will be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts of computer science, including the principles of software development, databases, networking, and human factors
Develop a critical awareness of current issues in computer science and specialisms such as emergent technologies and artificial intelligence or cybersecurity
Apply a range of specialised skills and practices in computer science as informed by developments in areas of coding, networking human factors and emergent technologies
Plan and execute a significant project of research, investigation, or development within a computer science specialism with due consideration of ethical approval and legal requirements
Deal with complex ethical and professional issues and make informed judgements on issues commensurate with current professional and ethical codes or practices
What you’ll study:
- Fundamentals of computing
- Data structures and algorithms
- Web development
- Databases
- Networking
- Emergent technologies
- Human factors
- Future challenges
Designed with your future in mind
This online MSc Computer Science is suited to working mid-level professionals either aiming to change careers into this field or progress their current technical role into a more senior position.
Taught part-time, this degree fits around your current commitments which enables you to continue to work and build your career as you apply your learnings to your current position to boost progression opportunities.
Entry requirements for home and international students
To study this MSc Computer Science, you must have:
- A degree, or equivalent professional experience
English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 and equivalents
Start dates
We have six start dates a year, so you can begin your studies within weeks.
Next start date:
23 June 2025
Application deadline:
09 June 2025