About Computer Science, Msc in University of Greenwich
Our MSc in Computer Science is designed for individuals wishing to pursue careers as computer science professionals.
Professional recognition
This programme is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). On successful graduation from this degree, the student will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and partially fulfilled the education requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Scientist (CSci).
For a full Chartered status there are additional requirements, including work experience. Please contact the BCS for further information. The programme also has accreditation from the European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education (EQANIE).
During this programme, students study, employ and reflect on the principles underpinning computer science. The programme is designed for individuals wishing to pursue careers as computer science professionals.
From organisational culture and human-computer interaction to web services and distributed computing on virtualised and cloud based systems, this programme leads students to reflect on the choice of methods and tools. It will provide practical experience in the analysis and understanding of problems, systems and structures through the study of realistic case studies. The student will be equipped to deal with the intense demands of modern software development, critically evaluate and employ appropriate concepts and principles to build solutions of commercial, industrial or research value.
Students may choose options focusing on cyber security and forensics, data warehousing and business intelligence or user-centered web engineering and software engineering management.
Through our short course centre, opportunity may also be provided to study for the following professional qualifications: Microsoft Technology Associate Exams; Certified Professional Java SE Programmer; Java Certified Associate; Oracle Certified Associate (OCA).
The availability of some courses is subject to satisfying constraints that may come into effect in the year of entry.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
A good first degree in computing or computing science
OR a suitable numerate subject (such as mathematics, physics, engineering, information systems or multimedia) that includes software development experience.
For applicants without English as their first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent) will also be required.
University Of Greenwich Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1890 |
| Percentage of overseas students |
35% |
| Endowment |
£1.29 million |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Types of Program |
Full time, Part-time and online |
The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses IN University of Greenwich
| UG courses |
£13,000 |
| PG taught courses |
£13,500-£14,500 |
| MBA courses |
£15,500 |
| PG research courses |
£13,500-£14,500 |
| Cost of Living |
£10,000-£12,000 |
