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Masters in Computer Science in United Kingdom for international students

🇬🇧 One-year masters, world-famous universities, and a fast route to global careers. Here is what a masters in Computer Science there actually involves — costs, entry tests, deadlines and what graduates earn.

Tuition
See the university-published fees below
Official living-cost benchmark
GBP 1,529/month in London; GBP 1,171 elsewhereUK Government · 2026
Tests accepted
IELTS · TOEFL
Intakes
September primary · January limited
Student visa
Student Visa (formerly Tier 4) — GBP 524 + IHS GBP 776/year
After you graduate
Graduate Route — 2 years (3 for PhD)

Masters programmes in Computer Science we track in United Kingdom

UniversityProgrammeDurationTuitionDeadlineApply
OxfordMSc Advanced Computer Science1 yrSee Oxford's current course feeCheck current fee · 2026–27Jan 24Apply

Fee labels cite official university pages and their stated academic year. “Check current fee” means the institution does not publish one stable programme figure.

What Computer Science graduates earn in United Kingdom

Official earnings benchmark
Benchmark scope
Median earnings five years after a first degree across subjects.
Post-study work
2 years

Common roles include Software Engineer, Backend Engineer. Employer examples are editorial, while the earnings benchmark above comes from the cited national source.

How to apply for the 1971 intake

  1. 1Apply via UCAS (undergrad) or direct (postgrad)
  2. 2Receive offer → meet conditions → get CAS letter
  3. 3Take IELTS/UKVI if your university requires it
  4. 4Apply online for Student visa, pay IHS
  5. 5Submit biometrics at a VFS centre
  6. 6Collect BRP within 10 days of arrival

Frequently asked questions

What does a Masters in Computer Science in United Kingdom cost per year?

Current official programme figures shown in this guide are: Oxford: See Oxford's current course fee. The country planning range is separate from these university-published fees. Open each cited source before paying a deposit.

Which tests do I need for a Masters in Computer Science in United Kingdom?

The programmes we track ask for IELTS, TOEFL. Most United Kingdom universities accept an English test plus, where relevant, a graduate admissions test. Always check the exact minimum score on the programme page.

Can I work in United Kingdom after this degree?

Graduate Route — 2 years (3 for PhD). Salary outcomes vary by role, location and experience; use the official benchmark source shown on this page rather than treating a national figure as a guaranteed starting salary.

When should I apply for the 1971 intake?

September primary · January limited. Deadlines for the programmes we track fall on Jan 24, so start test prep and documents 8–12 months earlier.

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