Turn your passion into a career with our Computer Science MSc. Designed for non-computing graduates who want to gain the in-demand skills needed to launch into a fast-moving digital world.
Our Computer Science MSc is a computer science conversion course. It's suitable for those who have little or no experience in computing.
Through a structured and intensive introduction to core computing concepts, you'll build the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to transition your career and break into the tech industry.
You'll explore:
With digital skills in high demand across nearly every sector, this course opens the door to roles in:
Whether you're looking to switch careers, future-proof your skill set, or combine your existing expertise with computing, you’ll be ready for the next step in your future.
Our research expertise feeds into our teaching. This means that you learn at the cutting edge of the discipline. We incorporate new techniques and knowledge into your learning and have an active research community.
This Computer Science MSc can also be taken as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). For example, ICT teachers who are switching to the new computer science curriculum will find this course highly relevant.
We are a hub of digital innovation. You'll benefit from our:
We've highlighted important information about your course. Please take note of any deadlines.
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19.
View our Academic experience page , which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2025-26.
See our terms and conditions and student complaints information , which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.
What really stands out to me about the MSc Computer Science at Newcastle is how practical and supportive the programme is. The lecturers are approachable and genuinely passionate about helping students succeed, and the coursework is closely connected to real-world applications.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2027 entry .
This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University.
University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 8 位 | 伦敦大学学院University College London | 1年 | 44400英镑/年 |
| 第 8 位 | 苏黎世联邦理工学院ETH Zurich | 2年 | 1460瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 300000港币/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学（深圳）The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen | 2年 | 159000人民币/年 |
| 第 22 位 | 洛桑联邦理工学院EPFL | 2年 | 1560瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 32 位 | 多伦多大学University of Toronto | 4 个学期（全日制），注册序列 FWS-F；8 个学期（非全日制） | - |
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 47680英镑/年 |
| 第 45 位 | 不列颠哥伦比亚大学University of British Columbia | 平均 2.3 年（最短 1 / 最长 5.7） | 10,081.65 加元（国际生首年学费；本国生 5,738.52） |