Online MSc in Computer Science
University of Bath Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
27 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Apr 2024
Introduction
Join one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK, with an online MSc in Computer Science, from the University of Bath. In the first half of 2021, 173,3091 tech jobs were advertised monthly on average. This represents an increase of 42% relative to 20191. The University of Bath recognises the importance of developing elite computer science professionals, and this course offers you the chance to upgrade your know-how and switch up your career, no matter if you want to be a software developer or a technical analyst.
World-leading academics
The University of Bath provides working professionals, or those with no previous experience, with trailblazing, practice-based teaching, aimed to inspire and prepare you for a career in computer science. Throughout studying the online computer science degree you’ll be taught by inspirational research academics, whose work leads the way in AI, Human-Computer Interaction and cybersecurity. It’s because of this that many of the on-campus graduates have secured positions with huge companies such as Electronic Arts, Nokia and KPMG.
Pioneering industry insights
The University of Bath heads up the Institute of Coding, an initiative made up of universities and corporations committed to plugging the digital skills gap. This initiative helps develop skills where they’re most needed in order to create the next generation of digital specialists.
The Institute’s vision is to enhance the education and employability of every learner and ensure that employers and individuals can access the skills they need to compete in the global digital economy. This initiative means that the University of Bath is ideally placed to help you develop the skills that employers need the most, in order to advance your career goals.
Upgrade your career potential with the University of Bath
1. “Jobs and Skills Report,” Tech Nation. Retrieved February 17, 2022
Career Opportunities
What do our graduates do next?
After studying our master’s in computer science, potential graduate opportunities include:
- Games developer
- Information systems manager
- IT consultant
- Multimedia programmer
- Network engineer
- Systems developer
Where do our graduates go on to work?
Graduates from the Department of Computer Science have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Nokia
- BAE Systems
- Electronic Arts
- KPMG
- Web Usability
- Imagination Technologies
Gallery
Rankings
- Ranked 6th* best university in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024.
- Ranked 4th for student experience in Economics by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- The University of Bath was named ‘University of the Year for Graduate Jobs’ in the first Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
Program Outcome
What you will learn
- Understand core theories and practices in computer science
- Explore exciting new opportunities in AI, human computer interaction and cybersecurity
- Acquire key theories and mathematical principles to support your understanding of emerging techniques
- Develop primary research and critical evaluation skills to form your own solutions
- Contributing towards the body of knowledge of particular technical and industrial fields
- Think creatively and critically and push the boundaries with code
Curriculum
Curriculum details
- Principles of programming (10 credits)
- Software engineering 1 (10 credits)
- Foundations of computation (10 credits)
- Software engineering 2 (10 credits)
- Databases and cloud (10 credits)
- Functional programming (10 credits)
- Artificial intelligence (10 credits)
- Entrepreneurship (10 credits)
- Theory of human-computer interaction (10 credits)
- Cybersecurity (10 credits)
- Intelligent control and cognitive systems (10 credits)
- Research project preparation (10 credits)
- Independent research project (60 credits)
Interactive online learning
The course is delivered remotely and entirely online. Learning material is made available to students via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Assessments are conducted online, also through the VLE. Students study one unit at a time, and learning support is provided through electronic discussion forums.