This MSc in Computer Science is suitable for students if they don’t have a first degree in Computer Science and wish to supplement the knowledge acquired in their undergraduate study with a substantial element of computer science. The programme leads to a wide range of careers in the IT industry; in many cases students seek employment at the interface of the IT domain and the subject matter of their first degree.

Computer Science at the University of Liverpool is research-driven and internationally renowned for its cutting-edge work. Liverpool's lecturers are international leaders in their research specialities, coming first in the UK for research excellence. The four main research groups: Agents; Algorithmics; Logic and Computation; and Economics and Computation provide a critical mass of expertise, strong group support and collaboration. MSc research projects offer the opportunity to contribute to, and shape, cutting-edge research and innovative technologies of the future.