MSci Computer Science
City St George's, University of London
About this course
MSci in Computer Science, combining theoretical and practical computing. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional one-year industry placement is available. The fourth year is studied at master's level and satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Computer Science or Maths or other science preferred) IB: 31 points including 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level and minimum of grade 5 in Standard Level English
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 85%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Placement
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Mathematics for Computing
- Systems Architecture
- Programming in Java
- Operating Systems
- Computer Science, Ethics & Society
- Databases
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Language Processors
- Computer Networks
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Professional Development in IT
- Team Project
- Programming in C++
- Accenture School of Tech: Building Skills in Tech Transformation, Cloud and Consultancy
- Theory of Computation
- Advanced Programming: Concurrency
- Functional Programming
- Games Technology
- Advanced Databases
- Computer Graphics
- Advanced Games Technology
- Data Visualization
- Digital Signal Processing and Audio Processing
- Network Security
- Project Management
- Natural Language Processing
- Cloud Computing
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Computer Vision
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Programming and Mathematics for AI
- Agents and Multi Agents Systems
- User Centred Systems
- Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Technology Consulting
- Web Development
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval
- Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
- Individual Project
- Software Systems Design
- User-centred Systems Design
- Advanced Databases
- Project Management
- Computer Graphics
- Digital Signal Processing & Audio Processing
- Data Visualization
- Neural Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Natural Language Processing
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Network Security
- Cryptography
- Computer Vision
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Programming and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
- Computational Cognitive Systems
- Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
- Advanced Games Technology
- Web Development
- Principles of Artificial Intelligence
- Information Retrieval
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £60,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science at City St George's, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.