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Academic eligibility
- A recognised first- or second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Practical programming experience and working knowledge of computers and networks are expected.
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University of Northampton
Northampton, England — Waterside Campus, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
The Computing MSc extends existing programming and computing knowledge through advanced study and a dissertation.
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The Computing MSc extends existing programming and computing knowledge through advanced study and a dissertation.
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- MSc Computing — full-time; optional industry-year route separately charged
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Language requirements
- The programme states IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent for international master's applicants; confirm the component conditions attached to the offer.
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Study intakes
- September and spring entry.
- The course header labels spring as February; the international January-intake calendar places postgraduate teaching on 1 February 2027 after January induction.
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Application deadlines
- For the January/spring 2027 postgraduate intake, apply by 4 January 2027, pay the deposit by 18 January and meet the 22 January CAS-issuance timetable.
- Courses can close when full.
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International tuition
- International tuition is GBP 19,000 for academic year 2026/27.
- A separately listed second-year placement fee is GBP 1,000; subsequent-year rates can rise.
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Scholarships & funding
- Eligible overseas full-time on-campus taught students are automatically considered for merit-based UON International Scholarships of GBP 2,000–4,000 per academic year, excluding placement years.
- The award is confirmed in the offer.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Northampton?
Selected programme options include MSc Computing — full-time; optional industry-year route separately charged. 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 Northampton?
A recognised first- or second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject. Practical programming experience and working knowledge of computers and networks are expected. The programme states IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent for international master's applicants; confirm the component conditions attached to the offer.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Northampton?
International tuition is GBP 19,000 for academic year 2026/27. A separately listed second-year placement fee is GBP 1,000; subsequent-year rates can rise. 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 Northampton?
For the January/spring 2027 postgraduate intake, apply by 4 January 2027, pay the deposit by 18 January and meet the 22 January CAS-issuance timetable. Courses can close when full. September and spring entry. The course header labels spring as February; the international January-intake calendar places postgraduate teaching on 1 February 2027 after January induction. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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