MSci Computer Science /
About this course
MSci in Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Project Management. The course concludes with a double project module in the final year. There is an option to undertake a placement or study abroad year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BSc (Hons): BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. MSci (Hons): ABB to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. IB: BSc (Hons): 29 to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. MSci: 31 to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.
What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 53%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 405 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Web and Human Centred Programming – 30 credits
- Computer Systems – 30 credits
- Programming and Artificial Intelligence – 30 credits
- Programming and Software Development – 30 credits
- Algorithms
- Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – 30 credits
- Software Engineering – 30 credits
- Operating System and Security – 30 credits
- Programming Paradigms and Approaches – 30 credits
- Project (Double)
- Optional modules, choose one from the following two modules:
- Advanced Programming
- Advanced Software Development
- Secure Computing Systems
- Machine Learning and Big Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science / at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £49,000. The £36,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science / at Coventry University do next?
95% 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 Coventry University?
85% 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 Coventry University?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Does MSci Computer Science / at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science / at Coventry University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.