Master in Computing with Placement

For Master in Computing with Placement, tuition is 45,317 USD per year.

MSc Computing with Placement

Cardiff University offers the MSc Computing with Placement. This master's degree takes 2 years to complete. The programme is taught in English. It is a conversion course. This means it supports career changes. Students study software engineering skills. They also learn technical abilities for software development. The course covers programming with Java and Python. It includes handling data and SQL. Optional modules allow students to tailor studies.

Placement and Accreditation

Students can apply for a 7-12 month professional work placement. This placement happens after the Spring semester. It provides valuable work experience. Graduates are prepared for IT careers. The course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is for IT professionals.

Entry Requirements

Entry requires a 2:2 honours degree. The degree can be in any subject. An equivalent international degree is also accepted. Applicants need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall. All sub-skills must have a score of 6.0. Professional experience may be considered if a degree is not held. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost and Dates

The yearly tuition fee is 33,200 GBP. The next start date is 28 September 2026. Applications normally close at the end of August. They may close sooner if all places are filled. Students should apply as early as possible. Further details on funding are available.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.