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MSc Computer Science

Study Method
Online
Institution
University of Liverpool Online
Recognition
BCS
Start Date
27th May 2025, 5th August 2025, 7th October 2025
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Course overview

Equip yourself with the necessary technical know-how to transition to a career in computer science with this part-time, fully online conversion Computer Science MSc programme from the University of Liverpool. Designed for professionals from a non-computing background, this programme will provide you with a comprehensive insight into the modern computer science landscape, and augment this with selected specialist knowledge in artificial intelligence. The career prospects for our graduates have never been better, with over 90% of Liverpool’s computer science graduates going onto well-paid graduate jobs.

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Job outcomes

  • Software Engineer
  • Machine Learning Practitioner
  • Big Data Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Database Manager
  • IT Consultant
  • AI Developer
  • Research Scientist
  • Information Strategy Manager
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What you'll learn

This programme will provide you with a good understanding of the domain of computer science. You will gain a systematic insight into the current theory and practice and bring your understanding of the subject matter up to date, in connection to your first degree or profession.

Through this programme, you will:

  • Gain access to a high-demand job sector. This conversion degree is specifically designed for professionals from a non-computing background, providing a thorough grounding in the essential technologies and current trends of computer science.
  • Extend your knowledge with specialist modules in artificial intelligence. The University of Liverpool is globally renowned for the strength of its research into artificial intelligence and, through our Digital Innovation Facility, provides a home for world-leading academic research into a broad spectrum of emerging technologies.
  • Learn from leading experts in a culture of research excellence. Our passionate lecturers are highly regarded within the field for the topic they teach, from software development to machine learning. Our research-led ethos encourages students to participate in an innovative and stimulating environment.
  • Access our online development environment to practice and refine your new skills. Throughout your programme, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art technologies and have access to industry-standard solutions, available to you as cloud services, open-source software or commercial technology; all included within your tuition fee.

Learn from industry experts

Computer science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework rated us 5th in the UK for world-leading (4*) research outputs, and 100% of research environments rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). We are especially well-regarded for our expertise in artificial intelligence, and our Digital Innovation Facility, which officially opened in 2022, provides a further hub for our collaborative research in emerging technologies.

Recognition

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.

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

  • 30 months

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess either:

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

All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Successful applicants from outside the UK must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 overall or equivalent.

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Assessment

Assessments are exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Career destinations

The skills gap in the technology industry continues to increase. By studying this conversion degree, you will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to access careers across this field, including within the growing field of artificial intelligence. Job roles you may be eligible for following completion of the programme include software engineer, machine learning practitioner, big data analyst, network administrator, database manager, IT consultant, AI developer, research scientist and information strategy manager.

Delivery

Get the University of Liverpool experience wherever you are in the world. This 100% online course features interactive classes and regular contact with staff and fellow students across the globe. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Subjects

The Computer Science MSc consists of the following taught modules and a final dissertation project.

There is a brief break scheduled between modules to allow students to refresh themselves and reflect on what they have learned.

Shorter postgraduate diploma (120 credits) and postgraduate certificate (60 credits) awards are also available in this subject.

Core Modules
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)
Reasoning and Intelligent Systems (15 credits)
Machine Learning in Practice (15 credits)
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Payment options

Full tuition fee – £16,868* (2024/2025 academic year) | £17,357* (£2025/2026 academic year)

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.

  • If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.
  • You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
  • An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for our May 2025 intakes.
  • A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the May 2025 intakes of our full master’s awards.
  • International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a Regional Scholarship of up to 20%.
  • A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined but can be used alongside our Up-front Payment Discount.
  • We are delighted to offer different tuition fee discounts and scholarships for eligible students. For more information, please visit our website where you can speak to an admissions adviser.

*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. Corporate discounts of 10% are available for organisations looking to invest in the skills of three or more employees. For more information, please submit an enquiry and you will be contacted by one of our admissions advisors to learn how you can upskill your team for organisational success.

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About University of Liverpool Online

This year, we are celebrating 25 years in online learning. All our programmes have been specifically designed for online delivery since 2000. Our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

You will receive a highly regarded qualification from the University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, consistently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Centre for World University Rankings, 2024).

In addition, the University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.