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Computer science

Start your masters journey today at a safe, green campus university, under 35 minutes from Central London. Gain specialist knowledge focused on two of today’s most in-demand areas of IT — Data Science and Information Security. Developed in close collaboration with industry, these MSc programmes open up an exciting range of opportunities.
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Key statistics

Top 100
in the world for for Computer Science

Shanghai Global Subject Rankings 2024

£1.7m
multi-purpose computer science lab

With servers suited to machine learning and AI, plus networks and VLANs to experiment with.

96%
of our postgraduate computer science graduates employed or in further study

Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA.

Scholarships and awards

Discover how we may be able to support your studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships for various backgrounds and areas of study.

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Discover our masters courses in computer science starting in September 2025.

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"I feel at home here"

See, hear and be inspired by what our diverse community of students have to say about their Surrey experience.

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"I feel at home here"

See, hear and be inspired by what our diverse community of students have to say about their Surrey experience.

Why students love us

Testimonials

  • "I am thankful to Surrey in more ways than I can express. There are opportunities everywhere: be vigilant and be ready to face challenges."

    Udbhav Sharma Information Security MSc (now Cyber Security MSc) Student profile

  • ''Ever since I stepped foot on campus for the first time, Surrey felt like a home to me. With everyone at the university being so friendly and helpful I had no doubt, I’d have an incredible experience by choosing to study here.''

    Kristiana Ivanova Cyber Security MSc Student profile

  • "I'm passionate about my course because it has the power to drive positive change and transform the world in meaningful ways. It's not just a field of study, it's a lifelong journey of exploration and discovery."

    Akash Data Science MSc Student profile

Campus and beyond

Start planning your adventure with a range of information about university life at Surrey.

We're here to help

We know choosing where to study is a big decision, and questions will come up along the way. The FAQs below cover the most common queries, but if you need further support, our friendly team is here to help.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get a prospectus?
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The most up-to-date and detailed information on the courses we offer and related matters is available on our postgraduate degree pages, but you can view our digital postgraduate prospectus too.

What are the fees for my chosen course?
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Please see our tuition fees section for the latest information on our fees.

Is there a February intake as well as September?
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All of our courses start in September and some also have a February intake. Please visit the programme webpage to check the availability of your chosen programme.

What are the English language requirements?
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The score or level of English language required varies between courses. Please visit the individual postgraduate degree pages to see the requirements for each one.

The qualifications we can accept as evidence of English language ability are available on our English language requirements page.

If you are an international student planning to study on a degree course with us but don't meet our initial English language requirements, you may benefit from our pre-sessional English language courses. You can find further information about these courses on the Pre-sessional English language courses webpage.

Can you accept my international qualifications?
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If you have taken or are taking non-UK based qualifications, please check our international students pages for information on the entry requirements from your country.

If your country isn’t listed, contact the Admissions team for more information.

How do I apply?
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For postgraduate taught programmes, you apply directly to us through the relevant course page. Take a look at our how to apply guide for all the information you need to apply to Surrey.

What sources of funding are available?
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Take a look at our scholarships and bursaries page to explore funding opportunities which you may be eligible for.

What masters programmes do you offer?
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Take a look at our list of postgraduate programmes. You’ll find detailed information on each course. 

What are the job prospects for Surrey graduates?
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There is some information on all of our course pages about the sorts of careers that people go on to in the ‘Career opportunities’ section. 

What is the deadline for applying?
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You can find the deadline for each intake on the relevant course page. Scroll down to the apply section and you’ll see the closing dates.

Can I use an education agent to apply?
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Yes, you can. You can find Agents on the relevant country page on our website. If you are considering using an education agent to support your Surrey journey, check out the British Council's Student Guide To Choosing An Education Agent

Disclaimer: University of Surrey has a commercial relationship with its network of education agents. A placement fee is paid to overseas representatives, who successfully enrol international students.