Key details

Start date(s)
September 2025
Study Mode
Full-time (1 year)
Part-time (2 years)
Location
Leeds City Campus
School
Computer Science

As the field of computing rapidly advances, organisations in every sector increasingly require expertise in harnessing the latest technology.  

Our MSc in Computer Science provides the necessary expertise to develop specialist skills for you to enjoy a successful computing career.  

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

The Student Contract

About this course

With the increasing reliance on technology across industries, there is a need for skilled computer science professionals. We have tailored this programme for graduates seeking to enter the fast-paced and high-demand field of computing, even if you lack a computing background.  

Throughout this degree, you’ll acquire concepts, techniques, and technologies that will prepare you to investigate real-world problems and develop systems or solutions to address them. These skills are specifically designed for the modern professional landscape of computing.  

Access to resources such as laboratories, research facilities, the Library and academic databases will facilitate your learning, research and exploration. You’ll have the freedom to shape your studies by designing and executing your own independent Master’s project, while receiving one-to-one support from your supervisor.  

By the time you graduate, you’ll possess both theoretical understanding and practical abilities in computer science. You will be well-prepared to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and make valuable contributions in the field.  

Why study with us

  • Develop specialised knowledge and expertise to enhance your career prospects. 
  • Gain practical skills that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. 
  • Obtain relevance and networking opportunities with industry professionals and experts which could lead to internships, job opportunities, collaborations and industry insights. 
  • Engage in cutting-edge projects and contribute to advancements in Computer Science. 
Student talking with lecturer in computer suite.

Course modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Core modules

You may study the following modules throughout your degree. View the course structure tables for more information.

Secure System Development Artificial Intelligence
Responsible Computing

Develop and in-depth understanding of the ethical and social implications of computer. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools you’ll need to identify and address ethical challenges that arise in the design, development and use of computer systems.

You’ll cover areas such as responsible conduct of research, intellectual property, privacy, security and accessibility and explore case studies and engage in group discussions to analyse real-world ethical dilemmas.

You’ll understand how to design and implement systems that are accountable to their users and stakeholders and how to ensure transparency in the decision-making processes.

Enterprise Cloud Computing Project

Course structures

September - Full-time
Year Semester Module Credits Contact hours
1 Semester 1 Secure System Development 30 30 hours
Artificial Intelligence 30 30 hours
Semester 2 Responsible Computing 30 30 hours
Enterprise Cloud Computing 30 30 hours
Semester 3 Project 60 30 hours

Learning and teaching

Assessments are centred around a real-world scenario where you will need to apply your knowledge of the topics covered to solve given problems. You will be assessed by various methods, which include:

  • Reports
  • Presentations
  • Portfolios
  • Software artefacts

 

Learning and teaching

At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.

Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:

  • high quality teaching
  • an engaging and inclusive approach to learning, assessment and achievement
  • a clear structure through which you progress in your academic studies, your personal development and towards professional-level employment or further study.

We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.

We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:

  • Student Involvement and Engagement
  • Inclusion
  • Integrated Programme and Assessment Experience
  • Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Employability and Enterprise

To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.

We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:

  • Personalised support
  • Expert lecturers
  • Strong connections with employers
  • An international outlook
  • Understanding how to use tools and technology to support learning and development

Entry requirements

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

  • An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a STEM/Computing related subject OR
  • An honours degree (2:2 or above) in an unrelated subject area plus previous employment or substantial work experience in the industry – applicants may be asked to discuss their employment/work experience with the programme leader OR
  • Bachelor’s degree without honours (studied for 3 years) in STEM or computing related subject plus at least 1 year of professional experience in the industry.  OR
  • Successful completion of a pre-masters programme from an institution acceptable to the University (will be assessed on a case by case basis) 

English Language requirement for sponsored students:  

  • Minimum English Language entry requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent 

For more information on meeting English language requirements and academic requirements by country, visit our International Applicants page.

Please contact us for personalised advice on 0113 283 7123 or at admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Fees and finance

Funding

UK Home Students:

For information about our tuition fees please visit our Student Fees and Finance pages.

If you studied your undergraduate degree at Leeds Trinity University, you may be eligible for a discount of up to 50% on the cost of your tuition fees.

International Students, including EU Students:

Visit our web page for international students.

Leeds Trinity Alumni Discount

Some Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Delivery Partner Model and Lead Partner Model, and Masters by Research courses. You will need to achieve a 2:2 or above in a Leeds Trinity undergraduate course to qualify.

Postgraduate course Discount
MSc programmes  50% for graduates with a 1st class honours degree
MSc programmes 35% for graduates with a 2:1 honours degree
MSc programmes  20% for graduates with a 2:2 honours degree

How to apply

There is no official closing date for applications, but the course will be closed when it is full. We therefore encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

Please ensure you complete the application form in full and supply all the required supporting documentation when you make your initial application. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

If you need advice on your application, please contact our admissions team on 0113 283 7123 (Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, or Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm) or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Home applicants - How to apply

Applicants who require a Student Route Visa

If you require a Student Route Visa in order to study in the UK, then you must apply to us by Friday 18 July 2025.

Part-time study is not available for international students on a Student Route Visa.

For additional information, including academic requirements by country, visit our country and region page.

International applicants - How to apply

What happens next?

Our admissions team will acknowledge receipt of your application by email.

Where applications are submitted but references are still in progress, admissions will wait for the reference(s) to be received and then will process it, and forward it to the relevant Programme Leader within five days of receipt of the reference(s).

The Programme Leader will make a decision based on your application. You may be asked to provide a reference to demonstrate your academic and non-academic experiences, or you may be invited to attend an interview. If you are successful and are made an offer, the conditions will be outlined in your offer letter. 

Applications will be acknowledged within five working days. Applicants will be contacted within 15 working days with a request for additional information, invite to an informal interview or an application decision.

Made an offer?

You should accept or decline your offer by emailing admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

If you accept, you'll need to prove you satisfy the conditions outlined in your offer letter.

You may be asked to present the relevant supporting documentation in person to the student information point on campus, if originals are not needed you’ll be contacted and given details of how to provide the supporting documentation.

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