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Academic eligibility
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or accepted equivalent in a subject other than computing.
- Strong school mathematics is recommended; check country equivalence.
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United KingdomReviewed 22 October 2026
Birmingham's one-year Computer Science MSc teaches programming and computing foundations to graduates changing subject at its UK campus.
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Birmingham's one-year Computer Science MSc teaches programming and computing foundations to graduates changing subject at its UK campus.
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Language requirements
- Computer Science MSc requires IELTS 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each band, or an accepted equivalent listed on the course page.
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Study intakes
- The reviewed course lists January 2027 and September 2027 starts.
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Application deadlines
- For most taught postgraduate overseas applications, January 2027 entry closes 30 October 2026 and September 2027 entry closes 2 July 2027.
- Computer Science can close earlier when full.
- The later UK/non-visa dates are not overseas deadlines.
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International tuition
- Published international tuition for the one-year Computer Science MSc is £36,000 for September 2027 (2027/28), or £34,740 for January 2027 entry.
- International taught postgraduates must pay the offer-specific deposit before CAS issuance; it counts towards tuition.
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Scholarships & funding
- The listed September 2026 India Chancellor's and High Fliers awards are closed.
- Check funding for the intended 2027 start.
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Staff House on the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston campus, photographed in September 2017.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at University of Birmingham?
Selected programme options include MSc Computer Science — conversion degree. 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 Birmingham?
A UK 2:1 honours degree or accepted equivalent in a subject other than computing. Strong school mathematics is recommended; check country equivalence. Computer Science MSc requires IELTS 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each band, or an accepted equivalent listed on the course page.
How much are international tuition fees at University of Birmingham?
Published international tuition for the one-year Computer Science MSc is £36,000 for September 2027 (2027/28), or £34,740 for January 2027 entry. International taught postgraduates must pay the offer-specific deposit before CAS issuance; it counts towards tuition. 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 Birmingham?
For most taught postgraduate overseas applications, January 2027 entry closes 30 October 2026 and September 2027 entry closes 2 July 2027. Computer Science can close earlier when full. The later UK/non-visa dates are not overseas deadlines. The reviewed course lists January 2027 and September 2027 starts. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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