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MSc Computing

Imperial College London, London

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Overview

A one-year conversion Masters for graduates from non-computing backgrounds, covering programming principles, computer systems and modern software technologies, followed by electives and an individual research project with a dissertation and oral presentation.

Highlights

  • Programming principles
  • Organisation and operation of a computer system
  • Technologies for modern software systems
  • Individual research project

Entry requirements

Academic
First-Class degree in a subject without substantial Computing content. The Department of Computing page adds that non-STEM applicants need at least an A in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent) and must submit those results.
English language
Not stated on the course page or the Department of Computing page. Imperial's English language page lists a standard level (IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, 6.0 in every element) and a higher level (7.0 overall, 6.5 in every element) and says course pages state which applies; this one does not.
Applicants from Pakistan
Imperial accepted qualifications page for postgraduate study: a four year Bachelor's degree awarded from 2016 onwards by a university funded by the Higher Education Commission, with a final overall mark of 75% or better; selectors may ask for a higher mark from some institutions. Older Bachelor's degrees normally also need a Master's. Source

Careers

The page lists roles in application and web development, networking and AI, with other paths in chip design, cyber security, data management, biomedical systems and transport.

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.

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