The University of Law

MSc Computer Science Conversion

The University of Law

Course overview

The MSc Computer Science (Conversion) at the University of Law is a practical, one-year, full-time master’s degree that helps students without a computing background learn key computing ideas. Students build their understanding of core computing topics like software design, data management, and how to make strong web systems. The course is flexible, and students can pick from three “pathways” to match their interests and career ambitions, which are pure computing, computing in law, or computing in business.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to transition into tech from another field. Students participate in hackathons, live labs, coding exercises, and projects with real companies. By the end, students complete a 60-credit MSc Project where they apply their learning to a real problem. Students are taught using lectures, workshops, teamwork work and live labs. Assessments include coursework (reports, code), group exercises, presentations, and the final MSc project. Students also receive regular feedback to help them improve.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • The typical requirement is a 2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s).

English Proficiency:

  • International students must show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Computer Science (Conversion) from the University of Law are ready for many tech and business roles. Possible jobs include:

  • Software Developer

  • Data Scientist / Engineer

  • Web Developer

  • Cyber Security Analyst

  • Technical Consultant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students studying MSc Computer Science (Conversion) in the University of Law is £17,000 (if they study in a London Campus) and £16,000 (if they study at a Campus outside of London). This is subject to review annually.

Admission

Prospective students for the University of Law MSc Computer Science (Conversion) course can apply directly on the university’s website. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors for assistance.

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