MSc Computing & Information Systems at LJMU (Liverpool John Moores University)

Hello everyone!
I got an offer for computing master's at LJMU and Dundee university. Dundee course seems like a conversion course, which is ideal for me as someone who has no prior experience in CS (I studied a couple of lessons during my undergrad, but that's 5 years ago and all forgotten by now). However, I can't find information about the LJMU course, on whether you need to have experience/knowledge in CS/programming..

If anyone knows about the LJMU postgraduate course, are you expected to have basic knowledge in CS and programming? Is the class level advanced? Does it cover the basics?
I'm worried if all other students come from CS undergrad or have work experiene in the field (which, by browsing linkedin profiles is the majority of what I found), I won't be able to keep up with the course as it's a 1-year master's.

Thanks to anyone who read this far, I appreciate your time! Any advice is welcome :smile:

Reply 1

MullyN

Hi, I work at LJMU. What is your undergraduate degree in? The course webpage says you need either an undergraduate degree in a 'cognate' (related) subject or to have relevant skills and/ or experience to offer alongside a 'non-cognate' undergraduate degree. It doesn't specifically mention computer science and programming so I have emailed the programme leader Rubem Pereira to ask him. Once he responds I'll let you know. Alternatively you can contact him direct, his email is available via clicking on his biography via the 'Details tab' here: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/2024/30269-computing-and-information-systems-msc

Reply 2

LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

Original post

by falsoasmi11

Hello everyone!
I got an offer for computing master's at LJMU and Dundee university. Dundee course seems like a conversion course, which is ideal for me as someone who has no prior experience in CS (I studied a couple of lessons during my undergrad, but that's 5 years ago and all forgotten by now). However, I can't find information about the LJMU course, on whether you need to have experience/knowledge in CS/programming..
If anyone knows about the LJMU postgraduate course, are you expected to have basic knowledge in CS and programming? Is the class level advanced? Does it cover the basics?
I'm worried if all other students come from CS undergrad or have work experiene in the field (which, by browsing linkedin profiles is the majority of what I found), I won't be able to keep up with the course as it's a 1-year master's.
Thanks to anyone who read this far, I appreciate your time! Any advice is welcome :smile:

Hi, congratulations on your offer to study here at LJMU!

I have found a few links that may help you with your questions :

https://unicaf.ljmu.ac.uk/programmes/271/msc-in-computing-and-information-systems
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduates/2024/30269-computing-and-information-systems-msc
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/universities/liverpool-john-moores-university-3828/faculty-of-engineering-and-technology-11000/courses/computing-and-information-systems-5788

LJMU is committed to offering all students, undergrad and postgrad, dedicated support throughout their studies. If you are worrying about keeping up with your course, rest assured that you will find guidance and support from lecturers, academic staff, student wellbeing services and personal tutors to name a few.

If you wanted to discuss the course requirements and content further, you could pop an email to the FET Admissions team at [email protected], or for general applicant enquiries reach out to [email protected]

Hope this has helped, please do reach out to LJMU for further support 🙂

Ria
Official LJMU Rep