Computer Science courses

University of Reading

Computer Science in University of Reading

  • Duration : 12 months
  • Intake : june
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 27,231 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 60
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Computer Science in University of Reading

With the exponential growth of data being produced and the rise of automation in the workplace, our MSc Data Science and Advanced Computing course aims to meet the high demand for skilled data scientists and Artificial Intelligence (AI) specialists. The UK government has identified AI and data as one of the ‘four grand challenges’ of global trends that will transform our future, making our graduates highly valued and sought-after.

Our course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) – the Chartered Institute for IT. Our excellent facilities include modern PC rooms with 120 workstations, special-purpose hardware for embedded applications for VR headsets, professional graphic cards and a High-Performance Computing cluster for large-scale data processing.

We were ranked 3rd in the UK for overall satisfaction in postgraduate Computer Science in the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2019.*

Reading is at the centre of the Thames Valley on the M4 corridor, which is a major high-technology hub. Our ideal location provides many links with local industry and global companies. As a result of this, we have a particularly lively programme of both pure and applied research in a diverse range of topics. These include artificial intelligence, data science, big data analytics, machine learning, computational science and computer vision. 

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT: 88
  • PTE : 60

University of Reading Highlights

Type of University Public
Campus setting Urban
Total Faculty 1,362
Student faculty ratio 15:1
International Students 4806
Total Enrolment 19000
Employment Rate 95%
Tests Accepted for English Proficiency IELTS, TOEFL(IBT)
Financial Aid Scholarships and Awards
Website http://www.reading.ac.uk/

University of Reading Cost of Attendance

A rough estimation of cost of attendance including tuition fees and living costs is given below. Note that the living costs entirely depend on the lifestyle, sponsorships and chosen programs of the students.

The tuition fees at University of Reading are normally paid into two instalments. Some certain courses demand a premium course fee. The tuition fees will be fixed at the same level throughout the course.

Level of study Tuition Fees (in GBP)
Undergraduate Non-laboratory course 17,320
Henley business school accounting & management programmes 18,760
Laboratory or workshop content 20,830
Postgraduate Non-laboratory course 17,000
Laboratory or workshop content 20,600

University of Reading Living Costs

Items Weekly Cost (in GBP)
Accommodation 100-200
Food 36-52
Traveling 14
Entertainment 30
Miscellaneous 20-30

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 27,231

Total

£ 27,231