Computer Science MSc
University of Birmingham, Birmingham
Overview
A one year conversion master's for graduates whose first degree is not in computing, covering programming, software development and core computing principles, with topics including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Entry requirements
- Academic
- 2:1 honours degree in any subject other than computing.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; PTE 67 with 64 in each skill.
- Applicants from Pakistan
- The University's Pakistan page gives a UK 2:1 as GPA 2.8 to 3.0 out of 4.0 or 65%, and a 2:2 as GPA 2.6 out of 4.0 or 60%, for postgraduate taught entry. The page does not say whether a 14 or 16 year bachelor's is needed, so a counsellor should confirm. Source
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
- Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship for January 2027GBP 5,000 automatic tuition fee discount