Computer science permeates almost every sector and industry today. Equipping yourself with the sought-after skills required to be a developer, software engineer, or related role places you in an exceptional position to thrive in the world of computing.
This course is equally ideal for those who want to complement their existing scientific knowledge with computer science skills, or for those from different disciplines who want to switch career paths to work in this field.
On this course, you will learn from renowned academics in computer science. The curriculum is based on the latest trends and is constantly updated due to the fast-paced developments in innovation and technology.
The course is designed to enhance career prospects through the study of fundamental computer science principles to complement your first-degree subject. This will prepare you to assume key interdisciplinary industrial positions and PhD research.
The course also aims to give you the ability to take an analytical approach to solving problems and resolving issues, and to build positive working relationships. You’ll not only learn to be a good team player but also to manage, delegate to others, and take on responsibility.
Graduates from this course have been employed by some of the world’s leading IT companies and large private and public organisations. According to Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2025 cohorts, our top employers for Computer Science MSc graduates include Amazon, American Express, BNP Paribas, IBM and PwC. Other graduates have gone on to pursue further study or a career in academia.
If you’re interested in learning more about the academic and professional journeys of UCL Computer Science students and graduates, please visit our Student Experiences page. While some of these testimonials feature alumni working in industry or research, we also interview students during their studies.
Recognition from a top-ranked university : UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities globally ranked joint #8 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , providing you with a prestigious qualification that is highly regarded by employers worldwide.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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） |
| 第 45 位 | 西北大学Northwestern University | 3学期 | 19788美元/学期 |