MSc in Computer Science

Entry requirements

We want to recruit students with intellectual curiosity who have an interest in computing that goes beyond just wanting a route to a job.

Formal requirements

First degree

You must have at least a Lower Second class degree from a United Kingdom university, or the equivalent from overseas. Your degree must be in a subject other than Computer Science.

For international equivalents of our entry requirements and other country-specific information, please see these pages at the University's International Office

English language qualification

If you have recently studied for a degree at an English speaking university (eg in the United Kingdom, USA, etc), you do not need a separate English language qualification. Otherwise, you need to provide an English qualification.

We accept a number of qualifications and our minimum requirements are:

  • TOEFL - internet-based test
    A minimum of 87 with no less than 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, 21 in Writing.
  • TOEFL - paper-based test
    A minimum of 550 with no less than 55 in each section. Most of our students have a score of at least 580.
  • IELTS
    A minimum of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any section of the IELTS test.
  • GCE O Level English Language
    Grade C.
  • GCSE English Language
    Grade C.
  • IGCSE English (First Language)
    Grade C.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
    Grade B.
  • Warwick University English Language Test
    BBB.

Some other tests may be accepted as fulfilling the University's entrance requirements.

We do not allow students to start the programme without an English language qualification. You need to be able to communicate effectively in English from the first day of the programme.