MSc Computer Science conversion course

Take your career in a new direction with Bath’s 1 year master’s in Computer Science.

Graduated? What’s next…

You’ve graduated. Everyone’s asking, ‘What’s next?’ And honestly, you’re not sure.

Perhaps your degree didn’t lead where you expected, or your interests changed, or maybe you just realised you wanted to diversify your skills.

What if you could reset your direction, without starting over?

What’s a conversion course?

A conversion course is a postgraduate degree designed for people who didn’t study the subject at undergraduate level.

So whether your background is in business, psychology, English, or anything else, you can switch into a completely new field.

Like computer science – in just one year.

Why Computer Science?

Studying computer science opens many doors. You’ll learn how to:

build apps, websites and real software
understand how modern tech and AI works
solve problems in ways employers actually value

No experience? Don’t see yourself as ‘techy’?

This course is built specifically for beginners. You’ll gain all the fundamentals from scratch, with practical, hands-on learning throughout.

Find out what you'll learn

Why choose a conversion course in Computer Science?

This course gives you something most graduates don’t have yet: a clear career direction that is matched with an in-demand field.

Other reasons to study Computer Science at Bath include:

more options - computer science skillset works across Tech, Finance, Marketing and Startups and multiple industries
stronger earning potential - tech roles are some of the fastest-growing, high-demand and best-paid
clear career direction - you’re done guessing what your next steps are and want a clear path

Where could this take you?

Graduates from Bath have gone on to roles like:

Software Developer
Tech Consultant
Backend Engineer
Java Developer

at companies including:

Amazon
JP Morgan
Tripadvisor

What does it cost and what support is available?

Funding your postgraduate study may be more achievable than you think, with scholarships, bursaries and financial support available to help you invest in your future.

Scholarships, bursaries and other funding

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a home or overseas student:

Learn how we decide fee status

This year, we're offering up to 250 Bath Global Excellence Scholarships worth £10,000 to high-achieving international students joining us in September 2026. For home students, up to 30 Diamond Scholarships worth £3,000 will be awarded for academic excellence.

In addition to the Bath Global Excellence and Diamond Scholarships, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help support your studies at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

When looking at postgraduate education, we know how important it is to see a return on investment. Our MSc Computer Science offers:

a new career path in 12 months
access to high-paying industries
skills that are actively in demand

Is this course for you?

Whether you're exploring new opportunities or looking for a fresh direction, this course helps you build valuable skills and move towards a rewarding career.