Postgraduate programmes

A degree in computer science from the University of Leicester will help you prepare yourself for a wide range of career opportunities, aside from offering you the skills and material to immerse yourself in an academic environment never experienced in undergraduate college. You will meet so many fascinating people, be they students or lecturers, who will have such a profound influence on your life and possibly even on your character.

At Leicester, I like the fact that there is the right blend of theoretical work as well as the opportunity to expand on practical knowledge. Maybe you haven’t decided exactly what you want to do yet. Don’t worry! Computer Science at Leicester offers a world of opportunities. You can use your MSc degree to work in the financial sector or software and perhaps prepare you for a PhD!

The environment will enable you to achieve the perfect balance in relation to your academic and social life. There are many events organised by the University which are designed to make your time at Leicester memorable!

The events calendar commences from the day one and starts with the ISWP (International Student Welcome Programme) which helps international students to settle in and become acquainted with British culture and customs. Also, I have not once had reason to complain about the facilities and access to academic resources. Additionally, I have received constant motivation from lecturers and tutors.

Finally, the university makes a great effort to help you to establish links with industry, to enable you to start your career as soon as you complete your education. But ultimately, it all depends on you, so just grab the opportunity and make the most out of it.

I came to Leicester from from Kerala, India. I was apprehensive at first, not knowing if the British educational system would suit me or not. But I soon realised that I need not have had fears. I have come to love the life and atmosphere of the University of Leicester. It is such a lovely place to be in and the people are really friendly too!

Make sure you make the most of the time at the University of Leicester. Get involved in everything you possibly can, make a bunch of friends, have fun and oh, don’t forget to study too. Ultimately, it will be one of the most memorable times of your life.

When I arrived on campus I felt nervous, apprehensive, and excited. We were thrown into Software Oriented Architecture class right off the bat, and all I could think was, "Wow, I’m in over my head". When I joined my fellow admits for pizza and a night out with current students, I began to feel that I 'fitted in' at the University. It was during my first Personal Tutor meeting about the future in this course that something clicked inside me: the University of Leicester was the place for me!

A huge number of opportunities and experiences await you here; people can be found from diverse cultural backgrounds, all chasing their varied goals. But you will always find a Professor or a colleague who has time for your queries and respects your opinions. There are lot of extra-curricular activities like volunteering, sports, the students' magazine and a lot of events that brings the entire university to socialise together as one. Also the International Buddy Programme implemented is amazing! International students have the opportunity to have a buddy who helps them to get adjusted, and helps with all their needs and they offer advice regarding the do’s and don’ts at the university. Finally, your time spent at Leicester is bound to be memorable, given the wide array of things that Leicester has to offer. You may be from any part of the world but the University of Leicester strives to be your second home.