Computer Science MSc / PGDip

Course Highlights

• Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
• Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as our UK-based students
• Research-led teaching means you learn about the latest developments
• Join our global community of computer science students

What You'll Study

Teaching combines lectures, labs, and projects guided by research-focused academics. During the conversion MSc project students demonstrate their competence as computing professionals and apply their learned skills effectively. Learn through of a series of engaging lectures which demonstrate how experts will approach problems in your field, helping you think critically and apply concepts Participate actively in discussions, problem-solving activities, and hands-on exercises during tutorials to deepen your engagement with the subject matter Engage in projects that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhancing your understanding and retention of concepts Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving when conducting experiments Assessment Your work will be assessed via a range of exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. Lecture Tutorial Projects Laboratory

Entry Requirements

Careers

Unlock a wide range of exciting careers by completing our MSc course. You'll achieve essential technical and transferable skills, allowing you to pursue a career in academia, industry, research or commercial organisations. You'll become highly demanded by employers worldwide. Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. Benefit from the prestige of a degree from a leading World Class University, making you attractive to companies in the engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce sectors worldwide. You could go on to work for global companies such as Google, Apple, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Sony or Honda. Dubai is an exciting global city with a rapidly developing economy, actively embracing digitisation and artificial intelligence for various sectors. There is a vibrant start-up scene evident by the massive success of Careem and Amazon.ae formally souq.com, creating new jobs for computer science professionals. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The MSc Computer Science programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details