MSc Computer Science
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
Overview
Twelve-month conversion master's for graduates of science or engineering subjects other than computer science, with first-semester modules in research methods, programming, databases and algorithms.
Highlights
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Programming Fundamentals
- Database and Information Systems
- Efficient Algorithms
Entry requirements
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent non-UK qualification, in a science or engineering related subject such as Mathematics or Physical Sciences; the degree should not be in Computer Science.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5; PTE Academic 61 overall with no component below 59; TOEFL iBT 88 overall for tests taken on or before 20 January 2026, and 4.5 overall with 4 or above in each component for tests from 21 January 2026 (Home Edition not accepted).
Careers
The course page lists database administrator, applications developer, IT consultant and systems designer roles, and notes the course is a foundation for PhD research.
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
- Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for PostgraduatesGBP 7,000 tuition fee discount (2026/27 terms)