MSc Computing at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

If you’re a graduate from a non-computing discipline and have a keen interest in digital technologies and computing, our dynamic Master’s in Computing is specifically designed to help you broaden your knowledge of Computing Science. This course is only available for a January start. No prior knowledge or experience in computing is required, as the course begins by teaching you the fundamentals of Python programming, web development, and databases.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Computing Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first semester you’ll take modules to introduce you to programming, databases and web-development. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Web Development, Python Programming, Database Manipulation, MSC Group Project, Professional Skills for Computer Scientists.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: Software engineer/programmer, Web or app developer, Databases administrator, Data scientist, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Any subject area except Computing Science. Suitable for any with an aptitude in computing (e.g. work with websites or relevant work experience). This MSc is primarily aimed at students who have not previously studied a degree in computing, or have limited computing knowledge from their undergraduate degree. If you have a computing degree, please check the course modules and content carefully to ensure the programme meets your needs and future career aspirations and requirements. Students with a UK Computing Degree will have covered too much of the content of this course and should consider Advanced Computing Science, Cyber... English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,350 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: Entry points: January; next start January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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