Study Computer Science (MSc) at University of St Andrews in the UK, Computer Science

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Enjoy the flexibility to pursue your own interests within computer science. Easily change to other specialist MSc programmes during your studies. Extend your specialist knowledge and critical thinking with a project involving a wide-ranging investigation and a substantial software development, leading to your dissertation. Access modern computing laboratories 24 hours a day. These labs are student spaces which support the close-knit community within the School where students at different stages of study and disciplinary interests can meet. There are also areas where groups can work together on projects.

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£31,450.00 (US$ 40,615) per year

Accomodation (self-catered residences) - 7816 (Per Year)

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of St Andrews

College Gate,

St. Andrews,

Fife,

KY16 9AJ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree in Computer Science. Applicants to this programme are expected to be competent programmers with prior practical experience in a programming language such as Java, C, Python, C++ or JavaScript.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.