About this course
Birmingham City University offers Masters by Research in Computing - Mres as a 12-month postgraduate Masters Degree (Research) programme in Social and Cultural Courses. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,970 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and Semester 2 (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 UK degree or international equivalent in any Computing subject area. Alternatively, any degree field would be acceptable if the candidate had work experience which would yield the equivalent broad computing knowledge and experience to an undergraduate computing degree.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
