MComp Computer Science
About this course
MComp in Computer Science, covering theoretical foundations and practical software development. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first three years share the same curriculum as the BSc programme, with a fourth year of advanced study. A group project in the second year involves delivering software to a real client, and individual projects run in both the third and final years.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 80%
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 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Science Project
- Personal and Group Skills
- Advanced C++ Programming
- Agile Cloud Automation
- Internet and Cloud Computing
- Interaction Design (ID) and User Experience (UX)
- Big Data and Predictive Analytics
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
- Algorithms for Bioinformatics
- Generative Development
- Service-Orientated Architectures
- Service Design
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Mathematics Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- Software Lifecycle and Quality
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Operating Systems and Networks
- Databases and Domain Modelling
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Software Architecture and System Development 1
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Software Architecture and System Development 2
- Foundations of Computation
- Data Analytics
- User Interfaces Design and Evaluation
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Software Development
- Computer Science Project
- Computers, Society and Professionalism
- Mobile and Web Applications
- C++ Programming
- Data Science and Visualisation
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Software Measurement and Quality Assurance
- AI Security, Ethics, and Management
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Analysis and Design of Algorithms
- Cryptosystems
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Functional Programming
- AI for Space
- Deep Learning and Computer Vision
- Generative Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £62,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MComp Computer Science at University of Leicester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.