100% online MSc Computer Science

Embrace the power of digital technologies to enhance your career

Apply by: 19 February 2025

To start: 3 March 2025

Total fees: £7200

Per 15-credit module: £600

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Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

Teaching excellence

Awarded Gold for our Teaching Excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
Strong career outcomes

95% of graduates in employment or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22)
Among the best

Shortlisted University of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards 2022)
A high performer

5-star university with top marks in teaching, employability and innovation (QS Stars)
Fully flexible

100% online, part-time study with six starts per year
Affordability

Pay per module to ease budget pressure

Develop an in-demand skillset and work with the latest digital tech with our 100% online MSc Computer Science…

With the world embracing technology and much of what we use moving into the digital space, digital transformation is one of the key challenges facing contemporary businesses. Take your understanding of computer science to the next level and gain the advanced computer science knowledge and skills with our 100% online MSc Computer Science.

This master’s course ensures you’re ready to excel in the fast-paced tech landscape, providing you with the in-demand skills to program across diverse platforms, languages, and applications, and arms you with the latest expertise in data management, DevOps engineering, applied machine learning and information security.

Experience the flexibility of 100% online, part-time learning so you can maintain important work and personal commitments alongside your learning. And with six starts a year, you can begin your studies within weeks, even outside of the traditional academic year.

Learning outcomes

As a student you will:

Understand the fundamental concepts of computing, including data structures and algorithms, data types and communications, and the role of hardware and software in a computer system.
Apply a range of techniques and approaches from across the discipline in areas such as data management, security, and AI.
Design user-friendly interfaces and evaluate them to improve the user experience (UX).
Apply project management methodologies for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, deployment and risk management.
Understand the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities in your work, including privacy, data ethics, and responsible AI.

Career opportunities

And develop the skills sought by today’s employers for careers as:

Software Developer
Web-based Developer
Artificial Intelligence Developer
Systems and IT Administrator
Software and Security Specialist
IT Project Manager
IT Consultant

Flexible learning

With degree studies you can tailor to your life...

Our MSc in Computer Science is tailored to the needs of time-pressured professionals looking to maintain the demands of work, family and life while progressing their careers in IT. Gain a broad computer science education, and the skills in applied machine learning, DevOps engineering and information security critical to digital careers. You can pick up your studies anywhere and at any time with completely online and part-time learning and experience the flexibility needed to learn while you earn.

Entry requirements

All students

To study Sheffield Hallam’s 100% online MSc Computer Science you will need to have completed:

A 2:2 undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) OR
3 years’ minimum relevant work experience

Any offer to study an online programme with Sheffield Hallam is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, or most recent education or work experience was not in English will need to demonstrate proficiency by completing an approved English language test such as IELTS (6.0 overall with no individual sub-scores under 5.5), or equivalent.

Any offer to study an online programme with Sheffield Hallam is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations

Modules

Course modules

Fundamentals of Computing

Data Management

Data Structures and Algorithms

Web Technologies

Systems Analysis and Design

Human-Computer Interaction

Explore the role of human factors, assistive technology, and system development in Computer Science. You’ll be exposed to concepts from user interface design, user-centred design, inclusiveness and assistive technology design and engage in applied technical design issues based on real-world context. Specific challenges of this module will be to work with theoretical concepts and employ them in practical settings.