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Computer Science (Conversion) MSc
An intensive conversion course teaching programming, software development and core computer science to graduates from non-computing backgrounds. Prepares students for entry-level software and IT roles.
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A clearer look at Computer Science (Conversion) MSc
An intensive conversion course teaching programming, software development and core computer science to graduates from non-computing backgrounds. Prepares students for entry-level software and IT roles.
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
Published course content for this programme.
24 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Guide to Masters studyPublished course content
- 02Introduction to Data Science (L7)Published course content
- 03Programming through PythonPublished course content
- 04Systems for Information ManagementPublished course content
- 05MSc Individual ProjectPublished course content
- 06Algorithmic Approaches to MathematicsPublished course content
- 07E-Business and E-Commerce SystemsPublished course content
- 08Human-Computer InteractionPublished course content
- 09Video Production TechniquesPublished course content
- 10Applied Machine Learning (L7)Published course content
- 11Engineering Scalable and Reliable Software ProjectPublished course content
- 12EntrepreneurshipPublished course content
- 13Image ProcessingPublished course content
- 14Live Video ProductionPublished course content
- 15Machine LearningPublished course content
- 16Technology-Enhanced Learning EnvironmentsPublished course content
- 17Spirit of Sussex AwardPublished course content
- 18Video transcriptPublished course content
- 19Back to Course menuPublished course content
- 20Prof Luc BerthouzePublished course content
- 21Prof Kate HowlandPublished course content
- 22Prof Ian MackiePublished course content
- 23Prof Gianluca MemoliPublished course content
- 24Prof Bernhard ReusPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Lower second-class (2:2) honours degree or above
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's Special degree with at least lower second-class honours, depending on the course
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, at least 5.5 in each component
- English alternatives
- Standard IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on sussex.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Sussex before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.