University of Wolverhampton November 2026 Intake: 5 MSc Courses, CAS Deadlines and How to Apply

Quick answer: the University of Wolverhampton has a November 2026 intake for five postgraduate courses: MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Computer Science, MSc Cybersecurity, MSc Data Science and MSc Project Management. Apply by Friday 2 October 2026, the deposit and pre-CAS interview deadline is Monday 5 October 2026, and the CAS closing date is Monday 12 October 2026. Teaching starts Monday 16 November 2026. If you missed September, this is one of the fastest routes to start a UK masters this year.

November 2026 key dates (official)

Milestone	Date

Application deadlineFriday 2 October 2026Pre-CAS interview deadlineMonday 5 October 2026Deposit deadlineMonday 5 October 2026CAS closing dateMonday 12 October 2026Welcome weekMonday 9 November 2026Teaching startsMonday 16 November 2026

These dates are tight. From application to CAS you have roughly ten days, so your documents (passport, transcript, certificate, English evidence and financial documents) need to be ready before you apply.

The 5 November 2026 postgraduate courses

MSc Artificial Intelligence

A conversion masters, so you do not need a computing first degree. It is designed for graduates from a broad range of disciplines who want to move into AI roles. Good fit if you want the AI job market without a computer science background.

MSc Computer Science

Covers AI and machine learning, data science and data mining, mobile and web development, and immersive application development. Fully accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS), which matters for professional recognition later.

MSc Cybersecurity

Built around cyber exploitation and defence, designed with input from active researchers. Aimed at the growing demand for security professionals in industry and academia.

MSc Data Science

Another conversion programme, open to graduates from a wide range of backgrounds. Focused on the technical skills and practical experience needed to work as a data professional. One of the fastest growing fields in the UK job market.

MSc Project Management

Open to graduates from IT, engineering, creative industries, business, public administration and law. The mixed professional backgrounds on this course are a deliberate feature: you build cross-sector networking skills alongside strategic project management methods.

Why the November intake is worth considering

You start in November 2026 instead of waiting until September 2027, saving close to a full year.

Smaller intake means more lecturer attention and less competition for accommodation.

All five courses are in high-demand fields: AI, data, cyber and project management.

You graduate at a quieter point in the hiring calendar, which can mean less competition per role.

If you are weighing November 2026 against January 2027, read January 2027 intake partner universities and how the January intake saves time versus September.

Entry requirements

As a guide, Wolverhampton taught masters typically ask for a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent, plus IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent) depending on the course. Because the AI and Data Science courses are conversion programmes, a non-computing degree is accepted. We check your exact country equivalency before you apply, so you do not waste the tight deadline on the wrong course. Start with the eligibility checker.

How to apply before the deadline

Check your eligibility with our free eligibility checker, it takes two minutes.

Prepare your documents: passport, degree certificate and transcript, English test result, personal statement, and financial evidence for the CAS stage.

Submit your application through us at /apply. We submit directly to the University of Wolverhampton on your behalf, and there is no agent fee.

Pay your deposit and complete the pre-CAS interview by 5 October 2026.

Receive your CAS before 12 October 2026, then apply for your Student Route visa immediately. Read common UK student visa mistakes before you submit.

Given the CAS closing date of 12 October, do not wait until late September to start. The earlier you apply in September, the more time there is to fix any document issues.

Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Wolverhampton November 2026 intake open to international students?

Yes. The November intake is specifically promoted through the university's Global Opportunities Office for international applicants, with CAS support for Student Route visas.

Can I apply for MSc Artificial Intelligence without a computing degree?

Yes. The MSc Artificial Intelligence is a conversion course designed for graduates from a broad range of disciplines. The MSc Data Science is also a conversion programme.

What is the deadline to apply for Wolverhampton November 2026?

Friday 2 October 2026. The deposit and pre-CAS interview deadline is Monday 5 October 2026 and the CAS closing date is Monday 12 October 2026.

When does teaching start for the November 2026 intake?

Welcome week begins Monday 9 November 2026 and teaching starts Monday 16 November 2026.

Is there an agent fee if I apply through Lightning Enrolment?

No. We submit your application to the university directly and do not charge you an agent fee.

Before you apply: avoid the visa mistakes that break November starts

November intakes are tight, so a single error at the application, CAS or eVisa stage can cost you the start date. Read our stage-by-stage guide to common UK Student Visa mistakes - it covers the 28-day financial rule, CAS errors to get reissued before you apply, and the UKVI account and share code steps that trip students up after approval.

You can also work out your UCAS Tariff points if you are applying at undergraduate level, or read our guide to UCAS points for international students.

*Sources: University of Wolverhampton "Courses starting in November 2026" official flyer (Global Opportunities Office), wlv.ac.uk/courses/courses-starting-in-november-2026.*