100% online MSc Computer Science
Be in demand. Be in computer science.
World-class Russell Group member
Ranked in UK Top 20 for Computer Science (Complete University Guide 2025)
100% online - study from anywhere
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Pay-per-module
Total programme cost: £9,480
Next start: 13 January 2025
This 100% online computer science Masters programme is designed for working professionals and graduates who may not currently have a computer science background and want to launch their career in this in-demand and lucrative field. Our online Masters programmes allow you to study around work and home commitments, at different times and locations.
- Flexible ‘earn-as-you-learn’ format for working professionals
- Benefit from the world-class York experience whenever you’re ready with six start dates per year
- Access course content and study anytime, anywhere, on any device
- Option to pay-per-module removes significant up-front cost
- Median UK salary in computer science: £50,000 per year (IT Jobswatch, 2018)
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About this programme
This 100% online Masters programme is designed to build a broad-based theoretical knowledge of computer science while also teaching you how to apply taught skills in a range of practical environments. The programme places particular emphasis on software development, programming, networks and data analysis. It provides an excellent overview of the computer science discipline and a robust foundation from which to launch a successful career in this sector.
Why York?
- Member of the elite Russell Group of major research-intensive universities
- Over 20,000 students and 4,000 staff from 150 countries
- Ranked joint 10th in the UK for research quality (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- 17th overall in the Complete University Guide 2025
- University of the Year shortlisted (Times Higher Education Awards 2023)
- Top 150 in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2024
- University of the Year shortlisted (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)
- Top 100 for 'International Outlook' (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
What our graduates say
“York’s MSc Computer Science programme has a good structure with clear expectations set and I found the staff very supportive. Its flexibility is extremely helpful to working professionals as its always difficult to maintain a constant pace throughout the programme when you are in full-time work. I would definitely recommend studying an online MSc Computer Science degree with York. It’s a great programme for people who want to expand their knowledge and horizons but who don’t have the scope to do so on campus.”
“What made York’s online MSc Computer Science stand out from the rest was that it allowed me to study in my own time around my other commitments. I would recommend the online MSc Computer Science with York as it has great online lectures and I gained important research and writing skills.”
“The thing that made York’s online Computer Science programme stand out from the rest was the course itself – There were a lot of cutting-edge fields like Machine Learning and Data Analytics, not to mention the new AI specialisms. Being able to take study breaks when work became more demanding was a huge plus. What I enjoyed most about studying online with York was the online community of learning and intelligence that springs up from motivated, intelligent individuals”