Overview

Graduates complement their first degree subject with computer science knowledge, leading to interdisciplinary industrial positions and PhD research. Students are expected to complement their learning with extra research and personal work.

You will learn fundamental aspects of how computers work by taking modules in computer architecture, databases, data structures and algorithms.

You will also gain practical knowledge in areas such as human-computer interaction, application design, and software engineering. You will also develop programming skills in modern languages.

Team working, project planning and communication skills are developed by working in small groups developing software for real industrial and research clients. Optional modules allow specialisation in subjects such as functional programming, computer music, entrepreneurship and machine learning.

Careers

Graduates from Computer Science MSc programme offered at the University College London (UCL) are keenly sought after by the world's leading organisations, and many progress in their careers to secure senior and influential positions.

University College London (UCL) Computer Science graduates are particularly valued as a result of the department's strong international reputation, strong links with industry, and ideal location close to the City of London.

Our graduates secure careers in a wide variety of organisations;

for example with global IT consultancies,
as IT analysts with City banks,
or as IT specialists within manufacturing industries.

Employability

This degree opens up many different career paths. Recent graduates have been employed by some of the world's leading IT companies such as Accenture, Barclays Capital and Credit Suisse. The entrepreneurial spirit is ignited in other students and they may either start their own companies or join dynamic start-ups. Other graduates have gone on to PhD study to conduct cutting-edge research in areas that interest them.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

App Engineering
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
Algorithmics
Functional Programming
Interaction Design
Technology Entrepreneurship
Software Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or an international qualification of an equivalent standard in a subject other than computer science or information technology.
Evidence should be included within the application to demonstrate suitable mathematical skills (to at least Mathematics A-level standard), and analytical skills.
Although, the programme is intended for those who are new to Computer Science, applicants must ensure they have standard computational thinking skills, as programming is a core part of the programme.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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39800 GBP / year

≈ 39800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

20500 GBP / year

≈ 20500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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