MSc Computer Science

Entrance Year:

Jan 2025

Duration:

30 months

Mode of Study:

Online

Medium of Instruction:

English

University of Liverpool
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With the skills gap in the technology industry continuing to widen, there is huge demand for skilled professionals in the computing industry. This MSc Computer Science programme, specifically designed for students from a non-computing background, examines the basics of computer science and software development, aiming to train students with necessary technical knowledge to tap into a career within the field. You will gain essential grounding and learn the current trends in the relevant landscape, while expanding your scopes with specialist modules in artificial intelligence.

Our Department of Computer Science is well established with a strong international reputation for research in artificial intelligence and algorithms. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated us 5th in the UK for world leading (4*) research outputs, and 100% of research environment rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Through our Digital Innovation Facility, opening in 2021, we provide a stimulating, purpose-build environment for collaborative research in emerging digital technologies.

You will learn from highly-regarded leading experts and passionate lecturers in a culture of research excellence - from software development to databases and information systems, to machine learning and web technology.

The career prospects for our graduates reaches over 90% of the University of Liverpool's computer science graduates going onto well-paid jobs. You will access careers across this sector and the highly popular field of artificial intelligence, with job roles ranging from software engineer, machine learning practitioner, big data analyst, network administrator, database manager, IT consultant, AI developer, research scientist to information strategy manager.

The MSc programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Other online master's programmes are also available: 

 

Programme Excellence

  • Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional
  • Provide a comprehensive and holistic introduction to current trends in computer science, such as enterprise systems management, data protection and big data analytics, cyber security and so on 
  • Provide in-depth understanding of operation and usage, administration and maintenance of databases systems, and the legal frameworks in which machine learning operates
  • Provide a wide-ranging practical knowledge of an established machine learning workbench.
  • Assess solutions to refine your technical skills, available as cloud services, open-source software or commercials technology 
  • Global connection: After graduation, you will immediately join a global community of more than 258,000 alumni and establish life-long networks and access to a wide variety of career resources

Course Structure

  • Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits) 
  • Software Development in Practice (15 credits) 
  • Databases and Information Systems (15 credits) 
  • Networks and Web Technology (15 credits)

Choose 2 elective modules from: (15 credits each)

  • Reasoning and Intelligent Systems*
  • Machine Learning in Practice*
  • Robotics*
  • Data Visualisation and Warehousing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Security Risk Management
  • Information Technology Leadership
  • Strategic Technology Management
  • Technology Innovation and Change Management

*Note – One out of the two electives must be selected out of Reasoning and Intelligent Systems, Machine Learning in Practice and Robotics.

 

  • Multi-Agent Systems  (15 credits)
  • Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)
  • Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)

 

Duration: 30 months^
Programme Start: 9 Jan 2025

 

^The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability.

Learning and assessments

Teaching methods
You will take part in innovative online teaching methods and a range of interesting and thought-provoking exercises. Core information is developed by subject-leading experts in the field and closely aligned with both industry and academic best practice, underpinned by rigorous theoretical and practical topics, examples and cases. During the study journey, students will learn through interactive individual activities, case studies, group tasks and discussion boards; these will be primarily asynchronous, but opportunities for synchronous interaction will be provided.

Assessment method
Assessment is by coursework only – no examinations required. Instead, a diverse range of assessments are used throughout the programme designed to mirror circumstances that students may experience within a professional context. This ensures a range of opportunities are given to students in showing evidence of their learning, understanding that people may perform better in certain assessments than others.

Virtual learning environment (VLE)

Virtual learning environment (VLE) is at the centre of your online study experience. It is the platform where you can find your study timetable, view interactive lecturecasts, exchange knowledge with others in discussion forums, access resources and e-library and submit your assignments. You can learn on demand, study at any time, on any device, from anywhere with an internet connection. There is a study skills hub to help you improve and maintain your academic skills, from planning your assignments, understanding academic integrity and referencing, to using the online library and improving your time management.

Entry Requirement

  • a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or
  • at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

 

If you have limited exposure in numeracy or programming you may need to consider further effort in these areas to maintain the standards of the programme, but are still encouraged to apply.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency.

Discount and Scholarship

Executive Scholarship
An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for the January 2025 intake. 

Full payment discount
If you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront, you will receive an extra 5% discount.
Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over duration of study

Regional Scholarship
A Regional Scholarship of 5% is available for students based in Hong Kong for the 2024/25 academic year.

 

 

*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process. Programme fees are reviewed annually. We reserve the right to increase programme fees in line with the RPI-X index.

University

As one of Europe’s leading provider of advanced programmes and part of its global vision to offer world-class higher education online, the University of Liverpool is the premium choice that brings to the forefront a wealth of flexible career-focused postgraduate programmes tailored for working professionals around the globe.

Solid and sustainable partnership
Offering online programmes since 2000, the University of Liverpool has forged a robust partnership with Kaplan Open Learning, an experienced provider in online higher education learning with a track record of success, to host postgraduate degree programmes. With this venture, the University and Kaplan are dedicated to offering the highest quality programmes and maintaining quality assurance through which students worldwide will benefit from the flexibility of online delivery.

A member of the Russell Group
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led universities in the UK and has been ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide. The broad range of online programmes on offer spans across professional disciplines from Management, Business, Computing, Psychology and Health, all with an international edge.

All-embracing support
Teaching is delivered through a state-of-the-art learning platform, allowing students full access to all resources, interactive study materials and a comprehensive eLibrary 24/7, from anywhere in the world. Students will also benefit from holistic academic support throughout the entire course from student advisers and subject tutors.

The original redbrick
All online degrees are awarded by the University of Liverpool with the same validity and credibility as an equivalent degree awarded to campus-students. Upon completion, online students will be invited to receive their degrees in a graduation ceremony at the University of Liverpool campus in the North West of England, and will join a global network of more than 258,000 alumni.

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