MSc Computer Science

Overview

Taught Master's at the Cambridge campus for graduates with programming and database experience, covering machine learning, semantic data technologies, web solutions and cyber security, ending in a major project. A two year Professional Experience route adds placements or project work.

Highlights

• Machine Learning for Imaging
• Semantic Data Technologies
• Advanced Web Solutions
• Postgraduate Major Project

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page did not show a degree class. ARU general postgraduate requirement: typically a UK honours degree at lower second class (2:2) or equivalent. Working knowledge of databases and programming (Java, C# or Python) is strongly recommended.

English language

ARU postgraduate standard: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each skill; TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Writing and Listening, 18 Reading, 20 Speaking); PTE Academic 61 with 59 in each skill; Duolingo 120 with 100 in each skill (accepted where in-person tests are unavailable).

Applicants from Pakistan

ARU South Asia page (Pakistan section): 4-year bachelor's degree with an overall average of 55% or GPA 2.5 (50% from the University of Punjab), or a 2-year Master's following a 2-year bachelor's on the same terms. The page does not state the GPA scale. A recognised pre-Master's course is also accepted. Source

Careers

Professional Experience route includes either professional placements or campus-based professional projects in the second year.

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.

Scholarships for this course

• Chevening ScholarshipsTuition fees, monthly living stipend, economy return flight, arrival and departure allowances and visa application cost
• Commonwealth Master's ScholarshipsFull tuition fees, return airfare, monthly stipend of GBP 1,712 (GBP 2,000 in the London area) and a study travel grant