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Computer Science

  • Msci (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Explore computer science and open up an exciting world of advanced tech career possibilities. Our MSci Computer Science with a Year in Industry will prepare you for success as a leader in our ever-evolving digital world, backed with real workplace experience and industry skills.

Study with us and you’ll explore the key components of computer science, computational systems, software engineering and programming. From apps and robotics to software and AI, you’ll be ready for leadership roles in many industries. You'll spend a year working in industry to test-drive career options.

You’ll combine analytical knowledge and technical skills as you research and develop software solutions to real-world challenges. Our flexible programme means you can specialise in topics that most interest you and suit your career plans.

You’ll work in teams to produce software and learn new styles of programming. With lectures and labs, you’ll develop analytical and practical problem-solving skills ready for graduate roles.

Your placement year will show you how to apply your knowledge, develop professional skills and build your networks. In your final year, you’ll deepen your specialist knowledge with a project that will help you establish yourself as an expert in your chosen field.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/computer-science-courses/computer-science-industry-msci and scroll to the module section.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Msci (Hon) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I103
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I103
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
A*AA

A level Mathematics grade A required.
General Studies or or Critical Thinking not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD plus A-level Maths at Grade A*
BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma qualifications will only be considered if accompanied by A level Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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