Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Computing with Placement in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,200
(c. USD40,295.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The work placement program enables students to secure a 7-10 month professional IT experience upon finding an appropriate position.
This MSc Computing program equips students from various academic and professional backgrounds with both software engineering competencies and technical proficiencies needed for Software Development careers.
Over two years, you'll gain firsthand insight into software's critical problem-solving functions, cross-disciplinary possibilities, and the potential of computational systems.
With gradual introduction and comprehensive support, you'll acquire programming knowledge using key languages like Java and Python. The curriculum focuses on data management, cultivating vital SQL (Structured Query Language) skills for sophisticated database operations using industry-standard tools such as Oracle.
Optional modules let you specialize in areas aligning with your interests.
Students can opt for a paid 7-12 month professional placement after Spring semester, preceding their 60-credit dissertation completion. This opportunity enhances your IT professional capabilities through practical experience.
Program graduates will be well-prepared for computing industry roles or careers blending their original discipline with computing knowledge.
Study format - Full-time with sandwich year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
This is a conversion course. Conversion courses allow you to study a subject unrelated to your undergraduate degree or current career, and support you with a change of career path. No prior knowledge or degree in the subject is required.
Academic requirements:
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree in a subject other than computing, or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification in a subject other than computing
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
You may choose to supplement your application with:
a detailed CV
or any other supporting material you may consider to be appropriate.
English Language requirements:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Academic requirements:
Typically, you will need to have either:
a 2:2 honours degree in a subject other than computing, or an equivalent international degree
a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification in a subject other than computing
or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
You may choose to supplement your application with:
a detailed CV
or any other supporting material you may consider to be appropriate.
English Language requirements:
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT) - At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking
International Baccalaureate Language A- HL 4 or SL 5
Tuition
GBP
30,200