Computer Science

Entry requirements

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our admissions team.

(i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or

(ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

Months of entry

January, March, May, August, October

Course content

Elevate your career opportunities in the computer science industry with this conversion programme.

Computer science is a constantly evolving industry focusing on the advancement of technology, as well as its application in our daily lives.

This programme is tailored to students from a non-computer science background to provide necessary technical knowledge, skills and experience in the rapidly growing sector of computer science. You will gain a comprehensive insight into the global trends in computer science and augment this insight with specialised knowledge of AI trough modules covering machine learning in practice, multi-agent systems and reasoning and intelligent systems.

The programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Don’t miss out on a chance to secure an Executive Scholarship of 15% available for our January 2025 intake. Contact our admissions team for more information.

Teaching methods and style 

This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Students are able to peruse the course in their own time, within the weekly time frame of each seminar. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual lLearning eEnvironment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.  

Methods of assessment 

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation, group work and journal entries. 

Career destinations 

One of the programme’s key characteristics is to help address the skills gap in computer science sector by providing graduates with the employment opportunities across the industry with a particular focus on, but not limited to, interdisciplinary opportunities by coupling knowledge of computer science with the knowledge that the graduates have gained from their first degree.

Potential job titles include Software Engineer; Machine Learning Practitioner; Big Data Analyst; Network Administrator; Database Manager; and IT consultant.

Gaining an online degree from the original redbrick university is guaranteed to help you stand out in a crowded graduate market. The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.

Information for international students

International students may be eligible for Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out more, please contact our admissions team.

Fees and funding

Full tuition fee – £16,868 (2024/2025 academic year)

• 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
• You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
• An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for the online Computer Science programme for January 2025.
• 20% UK Scholarship available on the January 2025 intake of all master's awards, for students residing in the United Kingdom.