Computer Science (Taught)

What makes MSc Computer Science at Worcester special?

If you are looking to embark on a career in computing but don’t yet have a computing qualification, our Master of Science in Computer Science programme is a postgraduate qualification designed for students without an academic background in Computing.

You will be taught by academic staff who have a wealth of experience in industry, research and teaching. Teaching is undertaken in small groups with low staff-student ratios creating a supportive and friendly environment in which to study.

This program is tailored to individuals who are passionate about technology and come from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The course mixes both practice and theory so you will learn how to address real-world computing challenges in an applied real-world context.

Graduates will emerge as highly skilled, employable experts with the skills and confidence to forge a career in the Computing sector.

Key features

The course is designed to give you a professional understanding of computing practices focussed on the design, build, implementation and technical management of computer systems. Although computing is a technical subject, our course will ensure you don’t lose sight of other crucial professional aspects, such as ethical responsibility, entrepreneurship and sustainable systems development

The course equips you for a professional mastery in computing and has the following features:

• Modules that incorporate the latest research and contemporary ideas in the profession

• Structured learning that will give you an accessible introduction to computing practices and build on these to make you a confident computing professional, researcher and decision-maker

• Teaching staff from a wealth of backgrounds including industrial and business applications, and advanced research establishments

• Hands on experience in exploring the latest technological and computing technologies, such as AI programming, autonomous systems and Internet of Things technologies