About this course
University of Birmingham offers MRes Natural Computation as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Research) programme in Computer Science. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £29,310 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 80. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
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
You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another science or engineering subject with a significant computing component. This is a highly selective Masters programme with only a limited number of places available. The MRes in Natural Computation is research-oriented and includes two mini-projects and a summer project, all written in the style of a peer-reviewed scientific journal paper. Your application should include two sides of A4 outlining your research interests and tentative ideas you plan to develop for these three projects, which should normally align closely with the research interests of the School.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
