This conversion course prepares graduates from any discipline for a career in, or involving, computing. No prior knowledge of computer science is required. A broad introduction is provided, including the key technologies and skills needed for employment. You can explore your personal interests through a variety of optional modules. Advanced intellectual, teamwork, communication and other transferable skills are developed.

Hundreds of past graduates from this course are now working across the globe for companies such as IBM, Cisco, Logica/CMG, Pfizer, Reuters, Shell and Zurich Financial. Some chose technical careers in leading software houses, advanced technology companies or commercial sectors. Others work at the interface between technicians and clients, as systems analysts or consultants. Many now hold senior positions as project leaders or managers. You might like to follow in their footsteps.

"My MSc course was key in providing me with the confidence to apply for a job [at] one of the world's largest investment banks."

Dan Wilkie, MSc Computer Science 2004
IT Project Manager, Merrill Lynch International/Bank of America Corporation, 2009 (read more)

• Full-time (12 months)
• Full-time with an industrial placement (14-24 months)
• Part-time (3 years)

• Full-time (2 years)
• Full time with an industrial placement (26-36 months)

• A 1, 2.1 or good 2.2 honours degree in any subject
• No specific knowledge of computer science is required but applicants must have an interest in the subject and possess general honours-level IT, intellectual and communication skills

• A good ordinary Bachelors degree in any subject
• No specific knowledge of computer science is required but applicants must have an interest in the subject and possess general Bachelor's-level IT, intellectual and communication skills

Year 1

If you have not studied programming before, or only a little
(introductory stream)

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
• Advanced Object-Oriented Programming (Java)

If you have a good working knowledge of programming
(advanced stream)

• Advanced Java for Programmers

Other core modules for all students:

• Software Engineering
• Web-based Information System Development
• Systems Architecture
• Logic and Logic Programming
• Project Research
• Project and Dissertation

Optional modules available to all students (choose 1):

• Advanced English for Academic Study
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Computing Law, Contracts and Professional Responsibility
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Introduction to Intelligent Systems
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

Additional options for advanced stream only (choose 1 more):

• C++ Programming
• Cognitive Neural Networks
• Human-Computer Interaction
• IT Consultancy Methods
• IT Consultancy Practice (includes work experience)
• Networks and Network Security

Year 1

Core modules for all students:

• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
• Advanced Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
• Research and Study Skills
• Computing Project

Additional core modules for some students
(depending on academic background):

• Advanced English for Academic Study
• Foundations of Computing

Optional modules (choose up to 3):

• Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
• Computer Systems
• Database Systems
• Information Systems
• Web Applications

Year 2

Core modules for all students:

• Advanced Java for Programmers
• Software Engineering
• Web-based Information System Development
• Systems Architecture
• Logic and Logic Programming
• Project Research
• Project and Dissertation

Optional modules (choose 2):

• C++ Programming
• Cognitive Neural Networks
• Computer Graphics and Animation
• Computing Law, Contracts and Professional Responsibility
• Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Introduction to Intelligent Systems
• IT Consultancy Methods
• IT Consultancy Practice (includes work experience)
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
• Networks and Network Security

Placement (optional)

• Industrial placement

Placement (optional)

• Industrial placement

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