MSc Computing Science
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 34,150 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    MSc Computing Science

    About

    Course Overview


    If you’re a graduate of any non-computing discipline and interested in digital technologies and computing, our Master's in computing science is particularly designed for you to broaden your existing knowledge of computing science.

    This course does not require any prior knowledge or experience of computing as it’ll start by teaching you the fundamentals of application programming, web development and databases. It then steers your learning, based on your own aspirations, towards more advanced specialised areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, secure software development, data mining, computer vision, and modern embedded technology.

    In addition, you’ll be trained to develop your generic and transferable skills in the areas of such as communication, critical thinking and reasoning, problem solving, technical writing, independent and team working and project management. You’ll also learn about computing professionalism and ethics. You’ll do a dissertation project, which will give you the chance to specialise in a specific topic of your interest and work closely with our world-leading academics.

    Located in the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, you’ll enjoy an active research environment, work with modern facilities and equipment, and research at the state-of-the-art library at UEA.

    When you graduate, you’ll be professionally competitive and highly flexible. You’ll be in a great position to take a career in a challenging and changing employment environment. Over the years, our graduates have found employment in companies like Microsoft, BT, Aviva, WorldPay, PwC, Morgan Stanley, and China Mobile, and in public sector organisations like the Office for National Statistics or research institutes.

    Disciplines

    Computing Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    This course is open to

    UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

    Typical International Entry Requirements

    Degree classification

    UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

    Degree Subject

    Any subject area except Computing Science. Suitable for any with an aptitude in computing (eg work with websites or relevant work experience). This MSc is primarily aimed at students who have not previously studied a degree in computing, or have limited computing knowledge from their undergraduate degree. If you have a computing degree, please check the course modules and content carefully to ensure the programme meets your needs and future career aspirations and requirements. Students with a UK Computing Degree will have covered too much of the content of this course and should consider Advanced Computing Science, Cyber Security or Data Science.

    English Foreign Language

    Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

    • IELTS:  6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading

    We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

    Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.

     If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

    Admissions Policy

    Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.0
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

    • IELTS:  6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading

    We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

    Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.

     If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

    Career

    Employability


    After the Course

    As a graduate from this course, you’ll be able to find employment in industry, public sector organisations and in research, working in diverse roles ranging from independent consultant, software developer, systems analyst, data analyst or IT manager to academic or commercial researcher.

    One past graduate said: “I have found a job as a software developer, and I am finding that the course has prepared me well for this. Once again, I’d like to thank you for getting your students ready for the real world."

    Careers

    Examples of careers that you could enter include:

    • Software engineer/programmer
    • Web or app developer
    • Systems analyst and/or administrator
    • Databases administrator
    • Data scientist
    • Artificial intelligence developer

    Discover more on our Careers webpages.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,150 / year

    MSc Computing Science

    University of East Anglia

    University of East Anglia

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Norwich