MSci Computer Science
About this course
MSci in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on system design, software development, and theoretical foundations. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme mirrors the corresponding BSc curriculum for its initial three years while incorporating a research-focused fourth year, and carries professional accreditation from the BCS. The first year establishes fundamental mathematical and technical concepts through compulsory modules such as Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science, and Fundamentals of Machine Learning. The second year expands technical capabilities through collaborative practical work and core studies in Software Development, Database Theory and Design, Network and Computer Security, and Functional Programming, alongside optional choices including Web Development, Artificial Intelligence and Applications, Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, and The C Family. The third year involves advanced independent project work, a period of studies abroad, and optional topics such as Data Science at Scale, Computer Vision, Social Networks and Text Analysis, Security Assessment and Validation, Probabilistic Machine Learning, Enterprise Computing, Nature-Inspired Computation, Computability and Complexity, Algorithms that Changed the World, High-Performance Computing, and Commercial and Industrial Experience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA - AAB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B. Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 36/666-34/665.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 78%
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 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 80%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Machine Learning
- Programming
- Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Computers and the Internet
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
- Computational Mathematics
- Team Project
- Functional Programming
- Software Development
- Database Theory and Design
- Network and Computer Security
- Outside the box: Computer Science Research and Applications
- Web Development
- Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- The C Family
- Individual Literature Review and Project
- Term of Computer Science Studies Abroad
- Computer Science Individual Project
- Data Science at Scale
- Computer Vision
- Social Networks and Text Analysis
- Security Assessment and Validation
- Probabilistic Machine Learning
- Enterprise Computing
- Nature-Inspired Computation
- Computability and Complexity
- Algorithms that Changed the World
- High-Performance Computing
- Commercial and Industrial Experience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £68,500. The £58,000 median after five years is £22,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science at University of Exeter do next?
80% 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 University of Exeter?
90% 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 University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science at University of Exeter 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.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.