Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computing (with Placement))
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$34,358 /Yr
£25,450 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $34358 (GBP 25450) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $16551 (GBP 12260) |
Food | $4319 (GBP 3199) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $40897 (GBP 30294) |
Important Dates
Admissions take place on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
- Master of Science in Computing (with Placement) at Cardiff University is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The ‘with placement’ program provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-10 month experience as an IT professional for students who successfully find a suitable placement.
- This course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
- Through this one-year program, students will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software.
- The core modules courses consist of 100 credits, with one optional module worth a total of 20 credits.
- Students will also undertake an individual project and dissertation (worth 60 credits).
- Students get the flexible choice of the project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School fulfilling a business need reflecting student's own interest.
- University provides a laptop during induction week that will remain with students throughout the duration of the course.
- This course is a full-time program undertaken over one calendar year. It is also available as a part-time program over 3 years, and with placement.
- Students obtain support materials either via Learning Central (Cardiff University’s Virtual Learning Environment) or from study packs specially developed for selected modules.
- The taught modules within the programs are assessed through examinations and a wide range of in-course assessments, such as written reports, extended essays, practical assignments, and oral presentations.
- The University provides a Master's Excellence Scholarship award worth £3000 is open to students intending to study one of the taught master’s degrees.
- The School of Computer Science and Informatics provides teaching of the highest standard and received an excellent report in the most recent Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) review.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants will possess a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject other than computing from a recognized university.
- Students have completed two years of a university or college degree and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Non-graduates whose relative lack of formal qualifications is compensated for by their relevant work experience will also be considered.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
- The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- IT consultant
- Cybersecurity consultant
- Information systems manager
- Database administrator
- Multimedia programmer
- Systems analyst
- Games developer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,725/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,799/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,375/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
National Overseas Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,790/Yr$15,400 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based |
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