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Study Details: MSc 2 years online
Are you looking for a route to break into the rapidly growing computing sector? This conversion degree takes you from computer science novice to capable programmer. Throughout the course you will explore recent trends and key developments in computer science, as well as learning essential programming languages such as Python and SQL.
Through this MSc Computer Science, you will gain practical skills and technical knowledge across a range of essential computing topics and build key skills such as problem solving, research and teamwork. When you complete this course, you will have a strong academic foundation to build your career in whichever area of computer science you want to work in.
Teaching methods and style
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.
For our MSc Computer Science, there’s no need to download different software packages – all programming languages are included within the tuition fee and all work is carried out on an online development environment.
Assessment
All assessments are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). There is no requirement to go to external test centres. Instead you will submit written assignments through the VLE; and for the few courses where exams are required, we use a virtual system which allows you to take academically rigorous exams from the comfort of your own home.
You are always aware of your current provisional grade which allows you to continually evaluate the success of your current study methods and identify areas to improve. We believe that this information helps you to make the most of your course. We achieve this by:
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
At University of Essex Online, we believe that everyone should be able to access education. That is why we offer two different entry routes onto our MSc Computer Science, which take into account both academic and work-based experience. As part of the application process, you will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to test your ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course. Please note that we will consider your performance in the aptitude test as part of your overall application, so if you don’t pass the test, you may still be accepted onto the course.
Our courses are taught in English so to study with us you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent. If you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, you will be required to pass a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
Full tuition fee: £12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024/25)*
Our course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.
We offer students a range of tuition fee discounts, scholarships, and payment options for our online courses.
20% Course Scholarship available for our January 2025 intake.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship.
*To find out whether you’re eligible for our scholarships contact University of Essex Online’s Admissions team.
There is a huge level of demand for computer science professionals and this course is designed to enable you to make a career change to this technical field. After completing your studies, you will be prepared to succeed in roles such as: Software Developer, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Requirements Analyst, Network Analyst, Information System Administrator and Project Manager.
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