Program Overview
The Computing at Oxford Brookes University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,730 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,480 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Scholarship Methods (compulsory for MSc and PG Dip) is designed to equip you with the tools necessary for the scholarship and research skill needed for the computing field as well as equipping you with the professional skills and outlook needed for a lifelong career in the computer industry.
- Object-Oriented Programming (compulsory for MSc and PG Dip) covers the principles of programming and object orientation, giving you the opportunity to apply these using an object-oriented programming language.
- Structured Data (compulsory for MSc) covers the principles and practice of structured data, including how it is represented, managed and transformed.
- Computer Systems and Networks (compulsory for MSc and PG Dip) introduces the concepts, operations and components of computer systems and the principles of computer networks. You will have the opportunity to create and maintain an IT system similar to that found in many SMEs.
- Software Production (compulsory for MSc) studies current practices, skills and techniques applied to managing software development related projects, individually and in project teams. The module combines theory with pragmatic and professional insights and considers requirements engineering, project management, risk, quality assurance, usability and HCI issues.
- Web Interfaces and Media (optional) looks at the challenges of designing and constructing interfaces using a variety of media (e.g. text, speech, graphics) that are accessible to users in a wide variety of situations. It covers the physical, technical and psychological aspects of web interfaces design.
- Information Security and Retrieval (optional) provides you with knowledge of the concepts and key approaches to information retrieval, with a particular emphasis on retrieval of information from the Web. It will enable you to analyse an information retrieval problem, critically evaluate the different approaches that are available, create an effective solution and evaluate the security implications.
- MSc Dissertation which is an individual research and development project that allows you to study a topic of your choice in depth, guided by your supervisor. The work may be undertaken in close co-operation with a research, industrial or commercial organisation. You undertake your dissertation over the summer period.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should normally hold a first degree equivalent to at least a British lower second-class bachelor\'s degree, in a non-computing subject. If your first degree contains only a small element of technical computing you can also be considered.
For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate Research Project you should provide evidence of experience in research and study methods at an appropriate level.
English language requirementsIf your first language is not English you must satisfy our English language requirement by providing us with evidence of a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,730 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,480 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,730 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,480 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oxford Brookes University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford Brookes University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months