This MSci in Computer Science is a five year single honours degree programme. In their final year, students undertake an in-depth software project. The course is designed to provide thorough coverage of Computer Science’s core areas giving students a systematic grounding in both the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline and practical software development.

On average, 90% of the students graduating from this course go straight into work and/or further study after graduation. Of those in work, 95% are in professional or managerial jobs and typically earning in the range ?21,000-?31,000 pa six months after graduation. Preparaing for your career is one of the first things you need to think about when you start university. Our Computer Science graduates can choose from a huge variety of career opportunities, including working with one of the global technology giants, or in other areas of industry and technology. But you'll also be highly sought after by employers in the fields of finance, business, government, teaching and research. At the University of Birmingham, we also enhance your employability with superb opportunities to gain industry experience, assisting you to secure mentoring opportunities, global internships and placements, from summer jobs to spending a whole year in industry between your second and final study years. This placement year is a chance to earn money and gain real-life experience, allowing you to get involved in serious projects and put into practice the skills and knowledge gained from your degree. It's a great chance to prove your worth and placements often lead to sponsorship and/or the offer of a graduate job.