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MSc Computer Science
A master's building core and advanced computing knowledge, including programming and software development. Useful for graduates moving into technology careers.
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Potential funding at St Mary's University, Twickenham
International students are automatically considered for a Country Scholarship (£1,500 per year for UG; £1,500 for most PG courses) and may receive an Excellence Scholarship (£4,000 per year for UG; £4,000 in the first year for PG); reduced amounts apply to some courses.
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A clearer look at MSc Computer Science
A master's building core and advanced computing knowledge, including programming and software development. Useful for graduates moving into technology careers.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on software design and maintainable development, testing, quality and collaborative delivery, requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Software design and maintainable development
- Testing, quality and collaborative delivery
- Requirements, architecture and the software lifecycle
- Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Programming
- Software design
- Testing and debugging
- Team-based development
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who like building dependable digital products and improving them through structured design, coding and testing. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Software engineer
- Application developer
- Quality-assurance engineer
- Technical consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution: Upper Second class or 60% for a UK 2:1; Lower Second class or 55% for a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no section below 6.0
- English alternatives
- English test waiver possible with Sri Lankan GCE A-level English grade B or above (UG: within 2 years of A-levels; PG: within 2 years of completing the bachelor's degree)
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