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Conversion degrees

Our conversion degrees - some with the option of placement - are designed for graduates from non-computing backgrounds to develop the technical, analytical and professional skills required for a computing or software engineering role.

Abacws Conversion degrees

Computing

Designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline, this one-year programme attracts students from diverse career and subject areas who wish to be introduced to the skills required for a career in Software Development. The MSc Computing programme provides students with an appropriate balance of the software engineering skills and technical abilities needed to develop effective software and systems.

Degree name
MSc Computing
MSc Computing with Placement

Computing and IT Management

Designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline, this one-year programme provides you with a broad technical knowledge and a sound business context for managing IT systems. These are required to meet fundamental IT sector needs such as planning major projects or improving business processes, and are essential for those with aspirations of a management role in the IT sector.

Degree name
MSc Computing and IT Management
MSc Computing and IT Management with Placement