Computer Science (Conversion)

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Computer science

About this course

Prepare to break into tech with this conversion MSc programme, designed for highly-motivated graduates from any discipline who are eager to move into the tech industry, even without prior computing experience.

Prepare to enhance your employability by leveraging computing and information systems. Develop specialist technical skills while integrating your existing knowledge and experience.

Programme Highlights:

  • Students have the opportunity to participate in an industrial-linked project during the summer, subject to competitive application.

  • Develop your programming and software engineering skills, to open up opportunities within the tech industry.

  • Specialise by choosing between the Business and Software Systems streams.

  • This programme is kept up-to-date with the support of our Industrial Advisory Panel, ensuring the curriculum aligns with current industry trends and demands.

    This programme aims to equip students with both theoretical insights and practical skills in computer science. Emphasising practical application, it focuses on software engineering, computer systems, and their real-world applications.

    Core modules introduce fundamental computing concepts, complemented by specialised courses in database systems and software engineering—critical for aspiring professionals in information systems development.

    Students can tailor their studies by selecting either the Business or Software Systems streams, culminating in a substantial final project.

    This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Tower Hamlets

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2141 Web design professionals
    3132 IT user support technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Tower Hamlets
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

    Offered by

    Queen Mary University of London

    London

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