MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice
University of WolverhamptonUniversity: City Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice at the University of Wolverhampton is designed to give you both advanced computer science knowledge and practical skills to launch your career in tech. It is an 18-month full-time programme that equips you with the tools to master AI, data science, immersive application development, and mobile and web technologies, alongside a professional placement.
The MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice at the University of Wolverhampton will teach you how to apply these concepts through both academic study and real-world experience, blending simulation, research, development, and industry engagement.
Teaching and learning include lectures, seminars, computing labs, research methods, and group development work. You will gain real-world experience through the placement year and apply your knowledge and skills with a dissertation.
Assessment comes in the form of coursework, practical projects, group-based development work, placement reflections, and a final dissertation.
Key highlights
- Includes a professional placement to gain valuable industry experience
- Combines advanced computer science study with real workplace practice
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Computer Science
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Value of scholarship: £4,000
Up to £4,000Alumni Scholarship
Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.
Chevening Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Cyber Security Analyst
- IT Consultant
Career opportunities
The MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice graduates at the University of Wolverhampton can function in roles such as:
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Systems Architect
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice at the University of Wolverhampton is £17,950 for international students.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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