1 year (full-time)
Computing MSc
Computing · Masters
MSc Computing at Imperial College London is an intensive one-year conversion master's for graduates of disciplines other than computing, providing the core computing skills needed for a career in the computer industry. Core modules cover Principles and Practice of Programming, Computer Systems and Software Systems Engineering; five elective modules span topics from Logic and Mathematics for Computing, Databases and Computer Vision to Introduction to Machine Learning, Quantum Computing and Cryptography Engineering; and the final five months are devoted to an extended individual project culminating in a dissertation and oral presentation.
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Course snapshot
Full-time
September
International
Imperial College London
London, England
About this programme
The programme has a major focus on developing a large software project and suits graduates adding computing to their portfolio as well as those preparing for further PhD study. Entry requires a first-class honours degree in a subject without substantial computing content, plus good performance in Mathematics at A-level or an equivalent qualification at a minimum. English: Imperial's higher university requirement. Applications open in late September with staged admission rounds and an application fee; no ATAS certificate is required for this course.
What you will need
Qualifications
- First-class honours degree in a subject without substantial computing content, and good performance in Mathematics at A-level or an equivalent qualification at a minimum (or overseas equivalent)
English language
Imperial higher university English requirement (as published)
Fees & costs
Tuition category: International
GBP: Overseas fees GBP 46,000 per year (2026 entry); Home fees GBP 24,600 per year (2026 entry)
Official programme information: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/computing/
Course fees vary by institution and programme. We can help you understand the likely costs for your study plan and destination before you commit.
Where this programme can take you
Career paths
- Application/web development
- Networking
- AI
- Media
- Finance
- Robotics
- Computer games
Industry demand
Graduates are sought after in application/web development, networking, AI, media, finance, robotics and computer games, with other potential paths including chip design, cyber security, data management, bio-medical systems and transport; the degree also prepares students for research careers in academia or industry.