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Computer Science (Conversion) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

Prepare to break into tech with this conversion MSc programme, designed for highly-motivated graduates from any discipline who are eager to move into the tech industry, even without prior computing experience. Prepare to enhance your employability by leveraging computing and information systems. Develop specialist technical skills while integrating your existing knowledge and experience. Programme Highlights:

  • Students also have the opportunity to participate in an industrial-linked project during the summer, subject to competitive application.
  • Develop your programming and software engineering skills, to open up opportunities within the tech industry.
  • Specialise by choosing between the Business and Software Systems streams.
  • This programme is kept up-to-date with the support of our Industrial Advisory Panel, ensuring the curriculum aligns with current industry trends and demands.
This programme aims to equip students with both theoretical insights and practical skills in computer science. Emphasising practical application, it focuses on software engineering, computer systems, and their real-world applications. Core modules introduce fundamental computing concepts, complemented by specialised courses in database systems and software engineering—critical for aspiring professionals in information systems development. Students can tailor their studies by selecting either the Business or Software Systems streams, culminating in a substantial final project. This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Modules

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/computer-science-conversion-msc/

Assessment method

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/computer-science-conversion-msc/

How to apply

International applicants

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a degree not related to Computer Science or a degree with less than 50% of the modules in Computer Science subjects.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student. You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/

Sponsorship information

Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships

Computer Science (Conversion) at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS