MasterComputing and data

Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc

University of Greenwich · London · United Kingdom

A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in London.

Price£14,950–£21,850/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship
Next dateRolling admission⁠Starts
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires Ielts 6.5
Duration2 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

17 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

What are all the subjects?

All 17 modules

Year 1 · 16 modules · credits for 15 of 16
ModuleTypeUK CATS
Compulsory15
Compulsory15
Compulsory15
Compulsory?
Compulsory60
Compulsory15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15
Optional15

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 1 module · 60 UK CATS
ModuleUK CATS
60

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
QualificationMSc · Type: Master · Degree: MSc⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeMode: Full time · Sandwich⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusGreenwich Campus⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More projects and labs than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeComputer Science with Placement Year, MSc Greenwich17
Computer Science, MSc Greenwich16
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc Greenwich14
Computing and Information Systems, MSc Greenwich14
Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc Greenwich13
Management of Business Information Technology, MSc Greenwich13
Data Science with Placement Year, MSc Greenwich13
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More projects and labs, less business and management

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Projects and labs
12% here
9% typical

Less here than typical

Business and management
0% here
4% typical

About the same as typical: maths and foundations, specialist subjects, research methods, data and computing.

Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠ · Room guaranteed in the first yearInferred
RankingRateMyPlacement Top 25 Universities for Work Experience Awards 2024-25: top 25, national⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Library⁠, Studios⁠, Tennis courts (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteriaInferred
SupportTransport⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Health service⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Greenwich is on its page.

What it costs

At least £21,884.50 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £21,884.50 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£21,850
Application fee£34.50

Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2026/27£14,950 / year
≈ €17,913
TuitionInternational students2026/27£21,850 / year
≈ €26,180
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.5
home students£14,950
non-EU£21,850

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,000

Medway Accommodation Discount

−£1,500

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Commuter Bursary

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 49 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €26,180

Costs more than 47 of 48 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,633 and €22,406.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 49, cheapest first
Communications and Networking (Vysoké učení technické v Brně)2026/27≈ €4,500
Máster Universitario en Análisis de Negocios [Business Analytics] (Universidad Nebrija)2026/27≈ €13,910
Artificial Intelligence MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Big Data Technologies MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Blockchain and Financial Technologies MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cloud Computing MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Computer Science MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cyber Diplomacy MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Cyber Security Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Data Science MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Information Security and Digital Forensics MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Internet of Things MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Mechatronics and Computer Systems Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Project Management with Digital Technology MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Sport Analytics MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €20,633
Computing MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €21,208
Software Engineering MSc (University of East London)2026/27≈ €21,208
MSc Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sound and Music (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime and Criminal Justice (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Bioinformatics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Business Analytics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Civil Engineering with Applied Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Computer Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Cyber Security (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Health Informatics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Industrial Internet of Things (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Information Systems (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Maritime Cyber Security (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Mathematics and Statistics with Artificial Intelligence (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
MSc Software Engineering (University of West London)2027/28≈ €21,268
Masters by Research Business Analytics (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Information Systems Management (University of Hertfordshire)2026/27≈ €21,711
Business Information Technology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Computer Science (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €22,320
Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Web Design and Development, MA (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €22,406
Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Business Analytics, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computer Science, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Computing and Information Systems, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Data Science and its Applications, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Data Science, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Management of Business Information Technology, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €23,305
Master of Business Administration - Business Analytics MBA (University of East London)2026/27≈ €23,364
Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MEng (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
This programme2026/27≈ €26,180
Data Science with Placement Year, MSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €26,180
And the whole degree?

≈ £43,700

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

What if I cancel?

You cancel before the start: Deposits are non-refundable except: refused UK student visa (with conditions), conditions of the offer not met, extenuating circumstances accepted by the International Office, or no CAS can be issued (not if refused for misrepresentation or fraud)⁠ · 10 conditions on the institution page

How to start

Starts: Rolling admission

When does it happen?
Deadlinescourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠
Deadline rulecourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyDegree · Text: An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Information Systems or Multimedia or a relevant numerate subject that includes software development experience.⁠
    +1 more
    • Degree · Text: Applicants without a degree that have substantial commercial/industrial experience including software development using modern programming languages and design may be considered.⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIelts 6.5 · Scope: MA, MSc + MBA Degrees · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International studentsInferred
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyUnknown
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    Deadlinecourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠
  8. 8
    StartIntake: January · 2027 · 2026/27Inferred
    +1 more
    • Intake: September · 2026 · 2026/27Inferred
What do they ask for?
AdmissionOverseas students: Yes⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeComputer Science with Placement Year, MSc GreenwichSimilarComputer Science, MSc GreenwichSimilarComputer Forensics and Cyber Security, MSc Greenwich
Price£21,850 / year · 2026/27£19,450 / year · 2026/27£19,450 / year · 2026/27
Duration2 years1 year1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Computing and Information Systems, MSc

£11,800–£19,450 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€23,305

36% data and computing · 36% free electives

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Big Data and Business Intelligence, MSc

£11,800–£19,450 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€23,305

69% data and computing · 15% free electives

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Management of Business Information Technology, MSc

£11,800–£19,450 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €14,139–€23,305

38% data and computing · 23% free electives

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Data Science with Placement Year, MSc

£14,950–£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €17,913–€26,180

54% data and computing · 15% projects and labs

MasterScholarshipsEnglish
Rolling start
Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

34 facts from 3 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

34facts with a quote
3official pages
1fields marked unknown
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc is a master's programme in computing and data at University of Greenwich in London, United Kingdom. It takes 2 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 17 modules, of which 10 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are data and computing (47%), free electives (29%) and projects and labs (12%).

How much does Computer Science with Placement Year, MSc cost?

£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £14,950; International students: £21,850). In euros that is ≈ €26,180.

When is the next deadline or start?

Rolling admission (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires Ielts 6.5).

How long does it take?

2 years.

Where is it?

University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 16 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: January · 2027 · 2026/27InferredIntake: September · 2026 · 2026/27Inferred
Admission · 3 with values
AdmissionOverseas students: Yes⁠
Language requirementIelts 6.5 · Scope: MA, MSc + MBA Degrees · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International studentsInferred
Prior educationDegree · Text: An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Information Systems or Multimedia or a relevant numerate subject that includes software development experience.⁠Degree · Text: Applicants without a degree that have substantial commercial/industrial experience including software development using modern programming languages and design may be considered.⁠
Programme · 8 with values
CampusGreenwich Campus⁠
QualificationMSc · Type: Master · Degree: MSc⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration2 years · Mode: Sandwich⁠
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠
LocationGreenwich Campus, London, United Kingdom⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Sandwich⁠

Institution record: University of Greenwich

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