MSc Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Overview
A taught master's for graduates in computer science or a closely related subject. The course is BCS accredited and covers programming, embedded systems, AI and databases.
Highlights
- Programming
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Principles of AI and Programming
- Multi-User Database Systems
Entry requirements
- Academic
- A recent, good bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or a closely related subject. Pakistan page: 4-year bachelor degree at 55% or above (GPA 2.5 of 4.0).
- English language
- IELTS 6.0 overall for applicants whose first language is not English
- Applicants from Pakistan
- Postgraduate taught: 4-year bachelor degree, 55% or above (GPA 2.5 of 4.0), IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 depending on course. Each application is assessed individually. 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
- Chancellor's International ScholarshipGBP 500 to GBP 4,000, variable
- 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
- Graduate Scholarship (Herts Alumni 20% Discount)20% off tuition fees, first year of full-time PGT
- Super Early Bird Payment ScholarshipGBP 4,000 one-off, applied to tuition fees