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    Computing degrees abroad

    Computing is a vital part of the modern world, and effective data communication is essential to every organization. It is a highly lucrative and exciting field, and it’s no surprise that computing and computer science degrees are among the most popular for international students to study.

    Computing programs will cover current theories, techniques and issues, and aim to give you practical skills needed for you to pursue a related career or further relevant academic study. If you have a passion for computers and data, with an inquiring and analytical mind, a degree in computing could be right for you.

    Choosing to study computing overseas means you’ll be able to choose from some of the very best programs in the world. It will show potential employers that you’re able to adapt to new environments and give you a global perspective on the subject.

    Computing program structure

    Computing degrees can share a lot of similarities with similar programs like computer science or information technology. At many universities computing students will share most classes with students from similar courses, with only a few modules being different.

    You can study computing at bachelor’s levels as a BSc, and some universities offer a BEng. The main difference between the qualifications is that a BEng will usually be accredited by an engineering body.

    If you study in the US, you can choose to study computing as your major together with general studies and other minor subjects. Bachelor’s typically take three or four years to complete depending on the university or country you’re studying in.

    At postgraduate level you can study for an MSc in computing over one or two years, and doctorate level qualifications like PhDs are also available.

    The modules and topics covered on a computing program will be different at each university, but here are some common areas you can expect to study:

    • Computer networking
    • Programming languages
    • Software design
    • Computer development
    • Database design
    • Mathematics for computing
    • Operating systems
    • Business intelligence
    Computing program structure

    Computing degrees can share a lot of similarities with similar programs like computer science or information technology. At many universities computing students will share most classes with students from similar courses, with only a few modules being different.

    You can study computing at bachelor’s levels as a BSc, and some universities offer a BEng. The main difference between the qualifications is that a BEng will usually be accredited by an engineering body.

    If you study in the US, you can choose to study computing as your major together with general studies and other minor subjects. Bachelor’s typically take three or four years to complete depending on the university or country you’re studying in.

    At postgraduate level you can study for an MSc in computing over one or two years, and doctorate level qualifications like PhDs are also available.

    The modules and topics covered on a computing program will be different at each university, but here are some common areas you can expect to study:

    • Computer networking
    • Programming languages
    • Software design
    • Computer development
    • Database design
    • Mathematics for computing
    • Operating systems
    • Business intelligence

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    Computing undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in computing

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      Applied Computer Science: Mobile Computing - BAT (Hons) Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,622 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,543 CAD

      Start date
      September, January, May
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      Business Computing - BSc (Hons) University of Stirling, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,501 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,820 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Applied Computing - BSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,453 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,453 USD

      Start date
      May, January
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      Applied Computing: Human Computer Interaction - BSc University of Dundee, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,981 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,950 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Applied Computing - BSc University of Waikato, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,220 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,705 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Diploma in computing

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      Computing Science - UGDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,393 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Computing Science - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,588 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,989 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computing Support - Dip Flair College of Management and Technology, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      10,790 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,495 CAD

      Start date
      November, September, July, April, January
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      Infrastructure and Computing Technology - Dip Okanagan College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,241 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,810 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in computing

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      Web and Mobile Computing - Cert Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,393 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Scientific Computing and Simulation - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,800 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Pathway in computing

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      Computing - FdSc Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,292 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

      Start date
      February, September
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      Computing (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,079 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computing - International Year One - UGP University of Sussex, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,592 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,500 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computing, International Year One - UGP University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,397 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,745 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Computing, International Year One - UGP Nottingham Trent University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,584 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,880 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Computing graduate programs

    Master's in computing

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      Computing with Work Placement - MSc University of Dundee, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      28,981 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,950 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Applied Computing - MAC University of Windsor, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,007 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,270 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computer Science (Security and Distributed Computing) - MSc University of Hull, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,964 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,600 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computing: Computer Networks Engineering with Placement Year - MSc University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,021 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Games Programming and Visual Computing - MSc Edge Hill University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,329 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,250 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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    Doctorate in computing

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      Computing - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,347 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,600 GBP

      Start date
      February, October
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      Computing Science and Informatics - PhD London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,063 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      February, December, November, October, September, June, May, April, March, January
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      Creative Computing - PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,260 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,200 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Human Centered Computing - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,896 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,896 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Diploma in computing

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      High Performance Computing - PGDip/MSc Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma/Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,238 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,229 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in computing

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      Secondary Computing - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,399 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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    Pathway in computing

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      Computing, Pre-Master’s - PGP Nottingham Trent University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,203 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,050 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Engineering and Computing, Pre-Masters - PGP Liverpool John Moores University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      9,683 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,000 GBP

      Start date
      March, May
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      Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Science, Pre-Masters - PGP Lancaster University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      7 months
      Annual tuition fee
      21,234 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,350 GBP

      Start date
      -
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    Future computing careers

    The skills that you will learn and develop on a computing program are in high demand with employers around the world. All organizations rely on computer experts, so you won’t be short of career options after graduation.

    Here are some of the most common jobs for computing graduates:

    • Web developer
    • Development engineer
    • IT consultant
    • Software developer
    • Computer systems analyst
    • Database administrator

    If you know what career you want to pursue after graduation, try and choose the degree program that most suits your ambitions.