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Academic eligibility
- A UK 2:2 honours degree or accepted equivalent in any subject.
- The course is intended for non-computing graduates; applicants already holding a computing degree should compare Dundee's other computing routes.
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University of Dundee
Dundee, ScotlandReviewed 22 October 2026
Dundee's Computer Science MSc is a conversion route for graduates moving into computing.
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Dundee's Computer Science MSc is a conversion route for graduates moving into computing. Its twelve-month full-time course is taught at Dundee City Campus.
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- MSc Computer Science — non-computing graduate conversion
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Language requirements
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall: writing and speaking 6.0, listening and reading 5.5.
- The course also publishes alternative accepted tests with their own component thresholds.
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Study intakes
- January 2027, September 2027 and January 2028 are listed.
- The currently selected January 2027 course page states twelve months full-time.
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Application deadlines
- The course lists international deadlines of 17 November 2026 for January 2027 and 6 August 2027 for September 2027, at 23:59 UK time.
- However, Dundee's newer central January timeline gives 16 November 2026, or 2 November where the earlier timetable applies.
- Plan for the earlier relevant date and obtain confirmation of the timetable assigned to you; offer conditions, deposit and CAS have separate deadlines.
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International tuition
- For the selected January 2027 intake (2026/27), published international Computer Science MSc tuition is £23,700 GBP per year of study, before scholarships.
- The course is twelve months; living costs and additional course expenses are separate.
- Confirm the fee in your offer rather than transferring this quotation to a later intake.
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Scholarships & funding
- January 2027 Global Excellence offers an £8,000 tuition reduction for eligible international taught-master's offer holders with a first-class degree equivalent and qualifying course fees.
- No separate scholarship application is required; final academic evidence must be assessed.
- Its 29 January 2027 award closing date is not an admission deadline.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Dundee?
Selected programme options include MSc Computer Science — non-computing graduate conversion. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for University of Dundee?
A UK 2:2 honours degree or accepted equivalent in any subject. The course is intended for non-computing graduates; applicants already holding a computing degree should compare Dundee's other computing routes. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall: writing and speaking 6.0, listening and reading 5.5. The course also publishes alternative accepted tests with their own component thresholds.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Dundee?
For the selected January 2027 intake (2026/27), published international Computer Science MSc tuition is £23,700 GBP per year of study, before scholarships. The course is twelve months; living costs and additional course expenses are separate. Confirm the fee in your offer rather than transferring this quotation to a later intake. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for University of Dundee?
The course lists international deadlines of 17 November 2026 for January 2027 and 6 August 2027 for September 2027, at 23:59 UK time. However, Dundee's newer central January timeline gives 16 November 2026, or 2 November where the earlier timetable applies. Plan for the earlier relevant date and obtain confirmation of the timetable assigned to you; offer conditions, deposit and CAS have separate deadlines. January 2027, September 2027 and January 2028 are listed. The currently selected January 2027 course page states twelve months full-time. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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