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Computing Science

MSc or PGDip or PGCert

Overview

We live in a digital world. We need people like you with specialist technical skills to develop and maintain systems, software, and networks. Computing Science at Oxford Brookes is packed with real-world projects and industry-relevant experience to help you work towards a career in any computing related area.

Programming. Hardware. Software. Networks. You’ll develop specialist skills and expert-level knowledge in a range of IT areas. You’ll be surrounded by experienced professionals and top researchers in subjects ranging from computer vision to system design.

No matter what you studied at undergraduate level, we’ll help you develop your computing skills to a professional standard. Perhaps you’re in a technical industry but want to specialise more on the IT side? Or you’re in a different sector and fancy a career change? If you’ve got a scientific mindset and good work ethic, we’ll help you open up those new opportunities.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• Develop technical skills
• Original and inspiring research
• Accredited by BCS
• Brand new facilities
• Flexibility

Course Details

Course Structure

If you join us for the MSc, you’ll complete 6 taught modules of 20 credits each, and a dissertation of 60 credits.

The taught modules cover a full range of academic and professional skills. We’ll help you understand everything you’ll need for your career, from how to conduct research to how to project manage a new piece of software.

We mostly focus on the technical side of the subject. So modules cover topics like programming, data science, networks and IT systems, and secure website development.

You’ll complete your dissertation over the summer, with support from a supervisor. This is your opportunity to put your new knowledge to work on a project of your choice.

Learning and Teaching

Lectures serve to provide a theoretical basis, while the practical sessions are used to strengthen your understanding by active involvement.

Coursework and projects form the basis for continuous assessment. Many of the modules are enriched by the teaching staff's research expertise. There are also visiting lecturers from research organisations and industry.

Assessment

We use the following assessment methods:

• coursework exercises
• projects
• presentations
• lab work
• reports
• examinations

Study Modules

The modules listed below are for the master's award. For the PGDip and PGCert awards your module choices may be different.

Taught Modules

• Research Methods
• Programming and Software Tools
• Principles of Data Science
• Group Software Project
• Principles of Cyber Security
• Web Application Development

Final Project

• MSc Dissertation in Computer Subjects

Research

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is home to world-leading and award-winning research.

Our focus is on user-inspired original research with real-world applications. We have a wide range of activities from model-driven system design and empirical software engineering through to web technologies, cloud computing and big data, digital forensics and computer vision.

Staff and students collaborate on projects supported by the EPSRC, the EU, the DTI, and several major UK companies.

Computing achieved an excellent assessment of its UoA (Unit of Assessment) 11 return for REF 2014 (Research Excellence Framework).

You can be involved with research in the following research groups:

• Centre for AI, Culture and Society (CAICS)
• Advanced Reliable Computer Systems (ARCoS)
• Applied Software Engineering and Data Analytics (ASEDA)
• Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity group (CCC)
• Machine Learning and Robotics Group (MLR)
• Visual Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (VAIL)

Careers

Computing science is a practical and useful degree that could help you develop your career in almost any industry. Our graduates typically go on to become:

• developers
• engineers
• IT managers
• web developers

They’re working at organisations of all shapes and sizes, from small startups to the NHS and the public sector. Some also decide to use their technical expertise as a basis for PhD study, perhaps thinking of a career in scientific research.

Entry Requirements

• To join this course you'll need a 2:2 UK bachelor's degree, in a non-computing subject. If your degree contains only a small element of technical computing you can also be considered.
• For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level.

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 6.0 in all components.
• OR
• An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.

Tuition Fees

• Home (UK) full time: £9,700 (Masters), £8,700 (Diploma), £4,850 (Certificate)
• Home (UK) part time: £4,850
• International full time: £18,950

Funding Your Studies

• Part-Time UK Faculty Scholarship
• Postgraduate Master's Loan - England

Additional Costs

• Travel and associated costs if relevant when undertaking work placements: £30-700 per year
• It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required: From £30
• You may choose to purchase books to support your studies: £20-60 per book
• Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills): £94-265 per week
• Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs): £122-180 per week
• Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography: Typically £0-200
• Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes: From £10