About Computer Science (including Professional Practice) Msc in Aston University, Birmingham
This course has been developed specifically for those who haven't studied Computer Science at undergraduate level, and also features the opportunity to undertake a professional placement in its second year.
Almost everything we do in our lives has been touched by software engineering, programming or some form of computing. From the obvious, such as ordering products online to playing computer games, to the less obvious, like paying for your shopping at the supermarket or booking an appointment with the doctor, the supporting systems have all been built using computer science knowledge and skills.
As a non-computing graduate on our Computer Science masters course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience you need to build an exciting career.
The difference between this course and the MSc Computer Science course is that this one features a professional placement. Students are responsible for finding their own work placement, with the help of our award-winning Careers and Placements Team, who have helped so many of our students to secure placement and work opportunities. Aston is 3rd in the UK for the number of students taking a sandwich year (HESA 2018), showing just how much we encourage students getting professional experience and how successful we are at enabling them to secure work placements. Take a look at our specific placement information and support. Please find more about the timeframe under ‘Learning, teaching and assessment’.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 93
- PTE : 60
Aston University, Birmingham Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Year of Establishment |
1895 |
| Location |
Birmingham |
| Sq. feet/acres of the campus |
60 acre |
| World Rank |
485 |
| Retention Rate |
83.4% |
| Total Students |
11,334 |
| International Students |
1,719 |
| Student Staff Ratio |
19.7 |
| Campus Accomodation |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available |
| Website |
https://www.aston.ac.uk/ |
Aston University Cost of Attendance
At Aston University, postgraduate degrees cost between 17,050 and 25,850 GBP in tuition. The cost of UG programmes, however, varies depending on the Aston University school. The following table shows the expected tuition costs for undergrad programmes:
| School |
Tuition Fees(in GBP) |
| Aston Business School |
15,950 |
| Aston Medical School |
42,750 |
| Languages and Social Sciences |
15,950 – 17,350 |
| Engineering and Physical Science program |
16,350 – 19,800 |
| Life and Health Sciences program |
15,950 – 19,300 |
