Overview

Everything you learn here will apply to the real world and open the door to an exciting new career. Using the latest technology, you’ll develop your software development skills and knowledge of the key computing principles. The Computer Science degree is offered at the University of Birmingham Dubai .

Key Facts

You might be changing career or your area of study. Whatever your goals, our programme lets non-computing graduates make the shift very quickly.

This course teaches you the principles of computer science, giving you the practical software development skills you need in the tech world. It's different from IT courses, it's a technical degree, and you'll spend significant time learning programming.

As technology advances fast, our computing graduates will be in higher demand than ever. Based at our new, technology-enhanced 'smart' campus, you'll also have a global experience. You'll work alongside students in the UK and learn from academics from Birmingham as well as on the Dubai campus.

Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as our UK-based students

Research-led teaching means you learn about the latest developments

Join our global community of computer science students

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Building Useable Software

Computer Systems

Data Structures, Algorithms, and Databases

Software Workshop

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 24 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Honours degree in any subject other than computing.

To study at the University, you must be able to demonstrate a good level of written and spoken English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

174509 AED / year

≈ 174509 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

174509 AED / year

≈ 174509 AED / year

Additional Details

Part-time AED 87,255 per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Key information

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

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