12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
This programme, suitable for students with a Bachelors degree in computing science, is excellent preparation for careers in computer architecture or project management, for undertaking basic research or establishing your own consulting or software development companies, though the skills you gain will be valued in a wide range of careers.
The MSc provides a wide range of modules and can be tailored to your individual interests and needs.
Comprehensive computer science research training is also provided to help promote development of your skills in computer and information systems. The programme will also enable you to develop both your technical and professional skills to underpin personal development and future career success.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
A second-class Honours degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in computing science, software engineering or a discipline with a significant computing component (eg engineering including systems engineering and mathematics). Candidates are expected to have knowledge and experience of a high-level programming language. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent. Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
Students on industrial placements receive additional payments determined by their sponsoring company.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.Visit our postgraduate application site.
Early application is advised.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
For further information please contact:
Admissions Secretary
School of Computing Science
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 8072
E-mail: cs.admissions@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Computing Science.