University of Bath

Online MSc in Computer Science

Upgrade your career potential

Join one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, with an online MSc in Computer Science, from the University of Bath. By 2022 more than 500,000 people will be needed to fill positions in the three highest skilled groups in the digital arena.

University of Bath recognises the importance of developing elite computer science professionals, and this course offers you the chance to upgrade your know-how and switch up your career, no matter if you want to be a software developer or a technical analyst.


World-leading academics

University of Bath provides working professionals, or those with no previous experience, with trailblazing, practice-based teaching, aimed to inspire you and make you ready for a career in computer science.

Throughout studying the online computer science degree you’ll be taught by inspirational research academics, whose work leads the way in AI, Human Computer Interaction and cybersecurity. It’s because of this that many of the on-campus graduates have secured positions with huge companies such as Electronic Arts, Nokia and KPMG, and you can follow in their footsteps.

In this course, you will learn and understand the core theories and practices in computer science, developing a solid base of knowledge. You will understand core Computer Science theories and practices and, most importantly; be able to think critically, actively contributing towards the body of knowledge in the industry and really pushing the boundaries with code.


Pioneering industry insights

The University of Bath heads up the Institute of Coding, an initiative made up of universities and corporations committed to plugging the digital skills gap. This initiative helps develop skills where they’re most needed in order to create the next generation of digital specialists.

With £40 million in funding, the Institute’s vision is to enhance the education and employability of every learner and ensure that employers and individuals can access the skills they need to compete in the global digital economy. This initiative means that the University of Bath is ideally placed to help you develop the skills that employers need the most, in order to advance your career goals.

Upgrade your career potential with the University of Bath


To find out more about the Online MSc in Computer Science, and for more detailed admissions requirements or how to apply, click here.


The University of Bath

The University of Bath is acknowledged worldwide for our excellence in both teaching and research, offering superb opportunities to advance and redirect your career path. You will be challenged and inspired to test your thinking in the real world and to help you build your chosen future.

The University’s awards and rankings illustrate this excellence in teaching and research, student experience and the employability of our graduates.

• Joint 1st for employability for computer science and information systems in The Guardian University Guide 2020*
• Top 10 for computer science in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019*
• Ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2020*
• Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017*
• Ranked 5th for graduate prospects by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019*
• 87% of our research is classed as world-leading or excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework 2014*
• Ranked 4th out of 122 UK universities in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018*

* Rankings based on undergraduate data


To find out more about the Online MSc in Computer Science, and for more detailed admissions requirements or how to apply, click here.