MSc Computing Science (Conversion) at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time conversion master's offered exclusively to international graduates in subjects other than computing, as a route into software development careers in Northern Ireland.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Software Development I and 2, Software Architecture and Design, Database Systems and a masters project, with options such as Computer Hardware, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Web Based Application Development, Introduction to Data Science and Operating Systems.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for roles such as software developer, software tester and academic or commercial researcher, with scope to move into roles such as independent consultant, across private industry, the public sector and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or better from a UK or Republic of Ireland university or an equivalent recognised institution elsewhere, or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or approved alternative qualification. The degree presented may have a maximum of 50% computing content. Applicants must also hold GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent); Essential Skills in Application of Number alone is not accepted as the mathematics qualification. In exceptional circumstances a portfolio demonstrating graduate qualities from substantial experiential learning may be considered. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5.

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