University of Huddersfield

Computing MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Enhance your computing skills and information technology (IT) knowledge with an MSc in Computing at The University of Huddersfield. This advanced course aims to meet the industry demand for computer science and IT experts with advanced skills and competencies. This course has been designed to: You’ll finish our MSc Computing course with a deeper understanding of systematic approaches, tools and techniques for systems development and the ability to embed them all within suitable frameworks to enable success.

Our aim is to equip you with the skills for fast-tracking your career in IT. The IT industry is constantly evolving, and it is now incredibly challenging to keep up with the cutting- edge developments that industry is facing. Our Computing MSc has been designed to prepare you with the skills for work in this rapidly developing sector.

This course is fully accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, and by completing it, you will have partially fulfilled the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and Chartered Engineer.

Key highlights

  • Fully accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
  • Partially fulfils academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional registration
  • Partially fulfils academic requirements for Chartered Engineer registration
  • Covers systematic approaches, tools and techniques for systems development
  • Designed to meet industry demand for advanced computing and IT skills

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include business computing/IS/ICT-related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software developer
  • Systems analyst
  • IT consultant
  • Systems developer
  • IT project manager
  • Solutions architect

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,900 | International: £18,700

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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