Overview

Course content fits the current needs of employers with topics including software development, networks, database systems, and web development. You'll explore the fundamentals of computer science as well as the basic architecture of a modern-day computer system.

As part of the Computing course from University of Sunderland , you'll undertake a project solving a real-world problem. These projects are often sponsored by external clients and we encourage and support you to find your own client and sponsor.

By the end of the course, you'll:

Have an expert understanding of the processes and knowledge required to design, implement and support an IT system
Have the skills and knowledge in computer networking and mobile communication and technologies
Be able to make a significant contribution to IT research activities and team-based IT projects
Have advanced knowledge of systems development, including web-based and database systems development.

You'll gain practical experience throughout, working with tools and technologies used in industry. This will give you the confidence to be productive and effective when you go out into the workplace.

Potential employment includes roles in:

Internet and systems development
Database administration and development
User systems analysis and support
Technical computing knowledge management
Technical support
Consultancy
Research and education.

Our graduates have gone on to work in roles such as: PHP Web Developer, Solutions Developer, and JavaScript Developer. Others have continued their studies and undertaken PhDs and other research degrees.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Development

Computer Architectures and Networks

Database and Web Information Systems Development

Computing Masters Project

Computer Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Software Engineering View 485 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

This course is for applicants who don't have an undergraduate degree in a discipline related to computing. We usually require at least a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline. We'll also consider applicants with other backgrounds and experience. We expect you to have basic IT skills.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9000 GBP / year

≈ 9000 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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By the end of the course, you'll:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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