Computer Science including International Year
Msci (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This four-year masters comes with the opportunity of studying abroad in your third year. An international year has many employability benefits that will help you in your career. You will develop key skills such as communication, confidence, language skills and independence. All of these are extremely sought after by employers.
You will study specialised topics of your choice at an in-depth and advanced level. Your fourth year is almost entirely tailored to your own interests allowing you to choose what you study.
This flexible course allows you to explore the areas of computer science that excite you. You can choose to study user experience design, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Our teaching and modules are linked to our own specialised research groups, giving you a wide range of optional modules to choose from. This also means you will be taught by experts in their field who use their own active research to support their teaching. You may recognise some of our tutors from the Computerphile YouTube series.
To help support our students, we offer an Excellence in Computer Science scholarship which ranges from 10-50% off your tuition fees.
This course is Accredited by the British Computer Society. You will have the flexibility to transfer between computer science courses after your first year. This includes computer Science with a Year in Industry.
Our graduates have gone on to work in companies such as:
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BT
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Capital One
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Coca-Cola Enterprises
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Experian
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Games Workshop
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Ministry of Defence
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Sky
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 130 graduates of Computer Science including International Year Msci (Hons) and other courses in at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £35500 | £44500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £37000 | £29000 - £42500 | £34500 - £57000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27334 | £25150 | £29857 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23230 - £32967 | £18886 - £32933 | £21689 - £41100 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Computer Science including International Year, Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science including International Year Msci (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 71% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 4% | Finance Professionals |
| 2% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 1% | Administrative occupations |
| 1% | Sales occupations |
| 1% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Teaching Professionals |
| 1% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 1% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
AAB - with A in Computer Science. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.
Including Mathematics. This qualification is only accepted when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA.
Access in IT or Computing accepted, Access in Science or Technology will be considered.
Plus Higher grades AAABB including Mathematics
IT or Computer Science pathway required
This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grade A
or 34 points with 6 in HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics.
IT or Computer Science pathway required
This qualification is only accepted when combined with A Level grades AA
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA (AB if taking Computer Science) or equivalent
D3. M1, M2 if taking Computing /Computer Science
GCSE Requirements - Mathematics grade 5 (B) and English grade 4 (C)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Computer Science including International Year, Msci (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Science including International Year Msci (Hons)
| EU | £25000 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £25000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #13
- #14
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #19
- #201
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #25
- #301
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- Computer Science
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
See all 30 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26935
- postgraduates:
- 7050
- Total:
- 33985
Where is this programme taught
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Computer Science Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 94% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 169 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Computing (International Programme of Study) MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 70% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £35100 | 219 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science including International Year Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 77% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 176 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science MComp (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £24450 £25670 | 166 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science with Foundation Year MComp (Hons) | University of Keele | 52% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £14000 | 150 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science: Informatique (Swansea) MSc | Swansea University | 100% | 5% | 5% | £4650 | £9550 | 149 | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
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Computer Science with Cyber Security Msci (Hons) | City University London | 68% | 10% | 1% | £9250 | £18210 | 125 | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021