Course summary
- This programme is an ideal course for you if you have graduated from a computer science background* and wish to build on your existing knowledge of computer science whilst learning key business and management skills.
- This flexible programme is taught in partnership with the Business School and gives you the opportunity to choose a mix of Computer Science and Business modules that suits your interests.
- You can combine fundamental Computer Science modules with modules in Management, Strategy, Marketing and Accounting to prepare you for working with data in a leadership or management role.
- Learn from teaching that draws directly from our particular research strengths in AI, machine learning, data science, high-performance computing and networks, and cyber-security.
- Explore the latest techniques and technologies, and how to apply these to complex contemporary problems across the breadth of society.
- Our latest facilities for computer science students are world-class spacious teaching labs allowing comfortable, collaborative working in a sensory-friendly environment fully supported by your teachers.
- Your project, which forms a major part of your masters, will be business-focussed as you explore data science in a commercial environment, preparing you for your next steps.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have at least a 2:1 degree in computer science or a related area. This is an advanced programme and requires substantial previous knowledge of computer science (equivalent to that gained from an undergraduate degree in this area). Applicants must be able to show evidence of good programming ability in a recognised modern computer language. Applicants may be interviewed by video conference to assess their programming ability and suitability for the course. We may consider applications with non-standard qualifications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience, or relevant professional qualifications. If you do not meet the entry criteria for this programme, please consider our MSc Computer Science or MSc Data Science programmes which are open to students from non-computing backgrounds. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
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
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
Visit our course page Enquiry Form