MSci Computer Science
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Computer Science, a computer science degree focusing on technical and practical aspects of modern computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is accredited by the British Computer Society and includes an optional professional placement year between study stages. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory study in modules such as Introduction to Programming and Databases, Computer Systems and Low-level Programming, Operating Systems, Networks, Security, and Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. The second year continues with mandatory subjects including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Professional Training Preparation, Team Projects, and Software Engineering: Practices and Principles. In the third year, students can select from various optional modules covering advanced topics such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Cloud Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, and Data Mining and Machine Learning, alongside completing a Computer Science Project. The final year involves advanced investigative work through compulsory modules like Managing a Project Team, Thesis Project, Group Project, and Innovation and Technology.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Maths or AAA including Maths and Computer Science IB: 38 (7,6,6 HL) including HL Maths or 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and Computer Science BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades A*A including Maths BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and National Diploma not accepted for MSci but considered for BSc in combination with A level Maths Preferred BTEC: Computing, IT
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
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 partially 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
- Introduction to Programming and Databases
- Computer Systems and Low-level Programming
- Operating Systems, Networks, Security
- Logic for Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Object Oriented Programming
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Professional Training Preparation
- Team Projects
- Formal Languages, Theory of Computation, and Applications
- Software Engineering: Practices and Principles
- Computer Graphics
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development
- Computer Science Project
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Agent-Based Systems
- Algorithm Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Advanced Networking
- Distributed Systems
- Computer Animation
- Cyber Risk Management
- Human Factors and Cyber Security
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Planning
- Robotics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Computer Vision
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Managing a Project Team
- Thesis Project
- Group Project
- Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject
- Innovation and Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £79,000. The £58,500 median after five years is £22,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science at Loughborough University do next?
100% 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science at Loughborough University 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.