22 Master's degrees in Computer Sciences in South Africa

Computer Science at the Stellenbosch University is a vibrant and innovative environment, with a particular emphasis on high quality research. All our senior researchers are NRF rated, and we attract postgraduate students from all over the world. 

The Informatics (Research)degree at University of Johannesburg demands a high level of intellectual and theoretical knowledge and insight into problems related to the field of study and of critical reasoning, formulation, analysis and evaluation of a specific problem in the field of study.

Computer Science from University of Pretoria focuses on research to drive innovative and enquiry-led teaching for educating and positioning our students to be leaders in their professions. 

Computer Science from the University of the Western Cape is an important first step in becoming an intellectual and scholar who can not only contribute to the growth and public life of the world.

The vision of the master in Computing Education at University of South Africa (UNISA) is to “develop world class, futuristic, African science, engineering and technology leaders, who aspire to extend the frontiers of innovation”.

The MSc by Research in Computer Science offered by University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg allows you to work with leading researchers in Computer Science. You will be trained as a researcher, allowing entrance into PhD programmes in Computer Science, and will be expected to produce work of a high standard that can contribute to the field.

Computer Engineering from University of Pretoria aims to be internationally competitive while also locally relevant.  Advisory boards at both faculty and departmental level promote alignment and excellence in our teaching and research activities.  

The Computer Science programme at the University of Cape Town involve two years of full-time study undertaken after completion of an Honours degree in Computer Science.

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Computing programme from Tshwane University of Technology.

A Master of Science in Computer Science at University of Johannesburg gives you the opportunity to focus on a single area and in so doing become an expert. 

If you are interested in pursuing the Computer Science program of Rhodes University, you should contact the academic staff member with whom you would like to study, since we offer these qualifications by thesis only.

Stellenbosch University offers the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology programme.

The MSc by Coursework and Research Report in Computer Science from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers advanced courses in specialised topics within Computer Science. The variety of topics on offer allows you to customise your curriculum to your interests.

The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Computer Engineering degree. 

Stellenbosch University's new structured Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence MSc programme will be offered from 2022, subject to accreditation by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Unfortunately, the module codes with their accompanying descriptions were not available in time before this Calendar went to print.

The College at University of Kwazulu Natal operates on the Pietermaritzburg, Westville and Howard College campuses, offering a full range of excellent undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including this Computer Science degree. 

The Master of Applied Data Science (Course Work) at the University of Johannesburg is to advance students competence to critically analyse and interpret data and information for tactical and strategic business decision making. 

The purpose of the Computer Auditing (CW) program from University of Johannesburg is to develop applied specialized competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of Computer Auditing principles in the Computer Auditing field. 

The Masters programmes in Computers Science at University of Cape Town involve two years of full-time study undertaken after completion of an Honours degree in Computer Science. 

The Master of Science in e-Science (M.Sc) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is an 18-month programme designed to equip postgraduate students with essential computational, mathematical, and statistical skills for tackling data-driven challenges. This full-time course combines coursework and a research report, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the field.