• Gain a specialized master’s degree in one year full-time or at a pace that suits you through online study
• Flexible online learning allows you to fit study around your other commitments, without travel and accommodation costs.
• Gain an internationally-recognized master’s degree from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire.
• Benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as our equivalent on campus course
• We have an excellent track record in research, with over half of our outputs rated at world-leading or internationally excellent in RAE 2008, the most recent national assessment.

The online courses offered by the School of Computer Science have a different (non-standard) fee.

For further information please visit the Computer Science Online Degrees Fees & Payments web page.

Entry requirements

A recent, good bachelors degree (e.g. honours degree from the UK) or equivalent in Computer Science or closely-related subject. Plus IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English.

Applicants who do not wholly meet these requirements, but who are considered to have the professional experience, motivation or potential to succeed at the programme, may also be accepted.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

• Part-time typically 2-3 years
• Full-time 1 year
• Online learning or blended