Because of the flexible design of the online master’s degree, it can be studied around work and family commitments, and indeed this is precisely why many of our students choose to study online.
If you opt to study part-time, you can complete the programme within 24 months, continue working and earn whilst you learn, avoiding a study break. If you opt to study full-time, you can complete the programme within 12 months and start progressing towards your career goals sooner.
The course can be studied from anywhere in the world, opening it up to a global audience and meaning that you never need to attend campus.
One of the most compelling reasons to study an online Masters with the University of Sunderland is the academic excellence both of the university at an institutional level and the Department of Computer Science specifically. The research of the Department was described as ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework.
At an overall institutional level, we have been ranked internationally as a leading university, receiving five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023, the highest rating that can be awarded to a university. A special recognition of our practical focus on developing the skills that enable career progression for our students all over the world.
Because of the flexible design of the online Masters degree, it can be studied around work and family commitments, and indeed this is precisely why many of our students choose to study online. You can continue to work in your current role and apply the knowledge and skills that you develop, earning whilst you learn rather than putting your career on hold. The course can be studied from anywhere in the world, opening it up to a global audience and meaning that you never need to attend campus.
There is a high percentage of international students at University of Sunderland, and we have students studying by distance learning around the world. This reflects the global outlook, culture and capabilities of the University. Sunderland is also one of the UK’s leading widening participation Universities and was awarded The Times/Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2021. We were also shortlisted as University of the Year by the THE – Times Higher Education.
QTop 40 university (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Best in North East (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
More than 70% of Nursing research rated ‘world leading’ or of 'international importance'***
University of the Year for Social Inclusion (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)