Why choose the School of Computing, Engineering and Creative Industries
In the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025, our computing courses rank 4th in their subject field overall; they rank 1st for support, student engagement and sense of community.
Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.
Course focus is on employability-based development through industry-informed teaching.
About the course
Specifically designed for non-computing graduates wanting to upskill or change career trajectory, this 12-month course equips you with the critical knowledge, technical ability and practical skills needed to apply IT expertly to your work. Our Master’s builds on everyday experiences with technology to help you understand, evaluate and assess the core theories and emerging developments underpinning the field, then apply your learning to real-world problems.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Contemporary STEM building with purpose-built facilities, including high-tech computer networking suites and dedicated IT labs
- Industry-standard software to emulate the professional workplace
- Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces
Student experience
Our academic team are actively involved in the field’s most progressive research and consultancy, using their knowledge to update their teaching and keep you at the leading edge of the latest developments in computing.
Take part in possible field trips to see your subject in action.
With our focus on industry-informed teaching and employability-based development, you graduate with the competencies needed to succeed, both within IT and beyond.
Learn from prominent experts and build invaluable industry connections through our guest teaching classes.
Get involved in our annual STEM Careers Expo, bringing together employers and students through presentations, workshops and networking sessions.
Our employability focus gives you highly desirable transferable skills such as self-evaluation; effective communication; analysis and evaluation; and innovative problem-solving.
Tackle a real-life challenge in the sector with your choice of MSc project.
Benefit from your own personal academic tutor as well as the University’s comprehensive range of student support services.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Studying our Applied Computing and Information Technology MSc course will equip you with the core knowledge and skills around programming, computer science and information technology. You will learn about one of the most essential skills required by a computing student and that is programming. In our Programming for Applications unit, you will analyse problems and develop programs to solve these problems using case studies on real-world applications.
In other areas of study, you will be introduced to Data Modelling, Management and Governance methods and techniques alongside database theory. This unit will equip you with the knowledge to use the appropriate tools to build database systems using industry standard software and apply these systems to your chosen field of interest. To diversify your skills further, our unit in Computer Networks and Security is relevant to a wide range of career pathways including software development, business and risk management and cyber or data security. This unit will introduce you to core principles of cybersecurity while providing you with the fundamentals on how computer networks operate.
Finally, you will complete a Master’s Project in Applied Computing and Information Technology where you will work on a topic of your choice that is relevant to your course and develop this idea using the skills you have learned across various units under the guidance of a staff member. To aid with this, our unit in Research Methodologies and Project Management will equip you with key skills for problem solving, project management, critical analysis and time management that will support you in research. Furthermore, you will be given a variety of tools and techniques to prepare you for the dissertation stage.
Your assessment will be varied and wide-ranging including worksheets practical problem solving tasks case studies presentations written reports and viva-voce (voice) examinations. The exact assessment undertaken varies with details available in the unit information forms. You may also undertake formative (non-credit bearing) assessments prior to the final assessments. This is designed to allow you to develop your skills and to take account of the feedback provided and will help you to better understand the material delivered during the course. To aid curriculum and assessment design the University uses the FHEQ credit level descriptors as points of reference for determining progression in terms of level of demand and complexity and the degree of learner autonomy involved in specific learning opportunities (Quality Handbook Chapter 1 section 1.3.3).
Careers
As a graduate of this course, you could progress on to a career as an IT consultant; manager; systems developer; and/or programming supervisor within industries which make substantial use of computer and information technology.
Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce, database and IT developers or system designers/analysts.
Entry Requirements
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Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
