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- A recognised bachelor's degree comparable to UK second-class honours.
- PGCert entry and progression have separate conditions; work experience alone does not establish direct MSc eligibility.
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The University of London awards this fully online Computer Science MSc, with academic development and assessment from Birkbeck.

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The University of London awards this fully online Computer Science MSc, with academic development and assessment from Birkbeck. It is not a campus programme at every federation member: those institutions have separate identities and admissions. This flexible route suits students studying remotely rather than moving to the UK; check local recognition before enrolling.
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Ask a counsellorSelected programme options include MSc Computer Science - fully online. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
A recognised bachelor's degree comparable to UK second-class honours. PGCert entry and progression have separate conditions; work experience alone does not establish direct MSc eligibility. IELTS at least 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing, achieved within the preceding three years, or accepted equivalent evidence.
For the 2026/27 schedule covering the April 2027 session, full MSc tuition paid upfront is GBP 11,592 in Band A or GBP 15,456 in Band B. India is in Band A. Pay-per-module rates and future-year fees differ; resits, local taxes and other additional charges are excluded. October 2027 requires its own fee schedule. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
April applications close 17 March 2027; registration closes 22 March. October applications run 28 April–8 September 2027; registration closes 27 September. Application and registration deadlines are separate. April and October 2027; normally two to five years online, without UK attendance. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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