Overview
We list Applied Computing MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Applied Computing moves from fundamentals into a specialism you pick partway through. We currently work with 31 universities on this course across 24 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.500 to £37.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Practical rather than theoretical, and aimed squarely at employment: databases, networks, development and support. Employers in business IT hire it readily, and it converts well from a non-computing background.
Roles graduates go into
- Software developer
- IT systems analyst
- Application support analyst
- Database administrator
- Network or infrastructure engineer
- Technical consultant
Where they work
- Business IT and managed service providers
- Public sector and NHS digital teams
- Manufacturing and logistics IT
- Software houses
- Consultancies
After the course
Vendor certification in Microsoft, Cisco or a cloud platform is the usual next step and employers commonly pay for it.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,500 - £37,500