Course contact details
University Admissions Service
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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Computing Science (Taught)
- MSc
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- University of East Anglia
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
If you’re a graduate of any non-computing discipline and interested in digital technologies and computing, our Master's in Computing Science is particularly designed for you to broaden your existing knowledge of computing science.
This course does not require any prior knowledge or experience of computing as it’ll start by teaching you the fundamentals of application programming, web development and databases. It then steers your learning, based on your own aspirations, towards more advanced specialised areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, secure software development, data mining, computer vision, and modern embedded technology.
In addition, you’ll be trained to develop your generic and transferable skills in the areas of such as communication, critical thinking and reasoning, problem solving, technical writing, independent and team working and project management. You’ll also learn about computing professionalism and ethics. You’ll do a dissertation project, which will give you the chance to specialise in a specific topic of your interest and work closely with our world-leading academics.
Located in the beautiful and historic city of Norwich, you’ll enjoy an active research environment, work with modern facilities and equipment, and research at the state-of-the-art library at UEA.
When you graduate, you’ll be professionally competitive and highly flexible. You’ll be in a great position to take a career in a challenging and changing employment environment. Over the years, our graduates have found employment in companies like Microsoft, BT, Aviva, WorldPay, PwC, Morgan Stanley, and China Mobile, and in public sector organisations like the Office for National Statistics or research institutes.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
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Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
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Entry requirements
Bachelor Honours degree - 2.2 or equivalent in any subject except Computer Science. Suitable for those with an aptitude in computing (eg: work with websites or relevant work experience). Applicants from institutions outside of the UK with degrees with computing content can be considered. UK Computing graduates can only be considered for Advanced Computing Science, Cyber Security, Data Science or Artificial Intelligence.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading |
English Foreign Language:
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Sponsorship information
UEA offers a limited number of scholarships, worth between 10 per cent and 50 per cent of the value of tuition fees, to qualified international students each year; these awards are based on academic merit.
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