Glasgow Caledonian University campus

Engineering

MSc Computer Science at Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MSc Computer Science develops knowledge of computer science and emerging technologies, with specialisation in cloud computing, analytics, information security, programming, artificial intelligence and machine learning. It rapidly upskills applicants who are not from a computing background and is delivered at Glasgow and London campuses.

Duration: Full-time: 16 months (Jan intake) or 1 year (Sep intake); part-time: 28 months (Jan intake) or 2 years (Sep intake)  |  Intake: Jan 2027, Sep 2027, Jan 2028  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Human Computer Interaction, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Ethics and Research Methods, Database Systems, Software Engineering and DevOps, Information Security, Data Visualisation and Dissertation.

Career pathways

Software Developer, Systems Analyst, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Data Analyst and Machine Learning Engineer across engineering, pharmaceuticals, finance, healthcare, retail, security and environment.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Open to applicants not from a computing background.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: Full-time: 16 months (Jan intake) or 1 year (Sep intake); part-time: 28 months (Jan intake) or 2 yea

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.