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Computer Science PGDip

UK

What will I learn?

From accessing the internet to using apps and engaging in digital communications, our business and personal lives are now hugely reliant on technology, with the tech industry now estimated to make up over a third of the total world market. If you want to advance in this ever-expanding field, our Computer Science postgraduate course will put you in prime position to pursue a dynamic career in the digital world.

Our computing masters course explores an array of current core topics for working in the IT industry. You will explore areas including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, web engineering, object-oriented programming, databases, networks and human-computer interaction (HCI). In the process, you will also learn to develop and apply vital problem-solving attributes, behaviours and competencies towards planning and implementing IT solutions.

Opportunities to gain practical skills and experience are built into our Computer Science master's course, from studying in our cutting-edge Cyber Security Lab and other IT facilities on campus to undertaking an optional 12-week industry placement. By completing the course, you can open the doors to careers in anything from software and web development to cyber security, systems analysis or IT project management, opening up a wealth of possibilities for your future in this field.

Which department am I in?

Department of Digital

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

February 2025

Venue

University College Birmingham

Summer Row,

Birmingham,

B3 1JB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

University College Birmingham

Summer Row,

Birmingham,

B3 1JB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

  • PGDip Computer Science – A grade classification of third-class is required, or international equivalent.
  • There are no subject pre-requisites for this programme.
  • IELTS (Academic or UKVI) of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, depending on your course requirements. TOEFL iBT score of 72, with minimum band scores of Reading 18, Writing 17, Listening 17, and Speaking 20.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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