MSci Computer Science
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 90%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 33%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 22%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £54,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £73,000. The £54,000 median after five years is £18,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science at University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham?
72% 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 Nottingham?
The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science at University of Nottingham 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.
Does MSci Computer Science at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science at University of Nottingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.