MSc Computing at University of Sunderland

As part of the course, you'll undertake a project solving a real-world problem. These projects are often sponsored by external clients, and we'll encourage and support you to find your own client and sponsor. Have an expert understanding of the processes and techniques used to specify, design, implement, document, and support an effective IT system; Have the skills and knowledge in computer networking and cybersecurity.

Department: Computer Science  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (applied route with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (placement option)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University is a CISCO Networking Academy and uses industry-standard systems such as CISCO equipment in the Networking module. Although CISCO accreditation is not part of the course, the module content closely follows parts of the CISCO syllabus allowing you, with some extra study, to gain your own accreditation.

Career pathways

We've designed this course for those from a non-computing background to meet the needs of employers. You'll study fundamental topics including software development, networks, and database systems. The course will also introduce you to key topics such as big data, cybersecurity, AI, and data science.

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