International Graduate Diploma in Computing, Science and Engineering
Prepare for direct entry to a postgraduate degree in a range of subject areas across Computing, Science and Engineering.
On campus and online study options This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving you the flexibility to choose what’s best for you.
If you start online in March/April 2022, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. You’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during your studies online.
Ready to get your future on track? Study overseas with INTO in March or April and you can progress to university as early as September 2022.
Our six-month university pathway programs - designed for students with a higher level of English - will help you start your degree sooner.
You'll also save time and money with a shorter program - and applying for a Standard Visitor visa is easier.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 4 April 2022 | 2 September 2022 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £11,250 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that you will need to have taken a UKVI SELT for a Student visa if you meet that requirement, but INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications equivalent to UKVI IELTS B2 (5.5 overall AND 5.5 in all subskills) or above. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 23 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 April 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 4 April 2022 | 2 September 2022 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £11,250 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that you will need to have taken a UKVI SELT for a Student visa if you meet that requirement, but INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications equivalent to UKVI IELTS B2 (5.5 overall AND 5.5 in all subskills) or above. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 23 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
You must obtain UKVI IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Please note that INTO are also able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see www.intostudy.com/ielts-ukvi |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of a minimum of three years of higher education with good grades. Previous study in a relevant academic discipline or relevant industry experience may be required for admission to specialised postgraduate courses. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 3 April 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
This Master’s degree will set you up for a career in Cyber Security, an increasingly important area of employment. You will develop a deep understanding with first hand experience from experts.
During your course you will have hands-on experience testing and analysing computer systems to identify flaws. This will teach you ethical hacking, and how to analyse and investigate network traffic and how to detect and prevent cyber attacks.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at City, University of London is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Graduate Diploma programme. Whilst grades in the Graduate Diploma programme do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree programme at the University. Please see the progression requirements for your intended degree below.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study. You will be assessed by a combination of:
- an independent research project - a written version and a presentation
- exams
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.