Which master's specialisation suits a BTech graduate in Computer Science applying to UK or Ireland with 7.2 CGPA?

A 7.2 out of 10 CGPA does not automatically translate to a UK 2:1 or a 2:2, since universities evaluate Indian qualifications individually, so the country and specialisation you pick should be chosen around where your actual profile is competitive rather than around the most selective options.

UK: The More Forgiving Country at This CGPA

• Bournemouth University: currently lists 55 percent as its minimum for certain Indian bachelor's qualifications applying to its MSc Computer Science, making a 7.2 workable depending on your specific university and transcript.
• Best specialisation: Software Engineering, since it is the safest combination of admission feasibility, employability and relevance to your existing BTech.

Ireland: Fewer Options, But TUS Offers a Real Route

• Technological University of the Shannon (TUS): accepts a 2.2 equivalent degree in an appropriate computing or engineering discipline for its MSc Software Engineering, a realistic target at 7.2.
• Be selective elsewhere: Trinity College Dublin's Computer Science specialisations generally require a 2.1 equivalent, so build your Ireland list carefully rather than applying only to the most prestigious universities.

This Information Is Also Available On

• Bournemouth University, MSc Computer Science programme page
• Technological University of the Shannon, MSc Software Engineering programme page
• Trinity College Dublin, Computer Science Data Science and Intelligent Systems MSc pages

My Advice

At 7.2 CGPA, I would build applications across 2 to 3 ambitious universities, 4 to 5 realistic ones and 2 to 3 safer ones, rather than concentrating everything in highly selective programmes. Do not choose AI or Machine Learning simply because it is popular; with this CGPA, treat it as a reach option alongside stronger Python, statistics and project experience, and lean on Software Engineering or Cyber Security as your primary application strategy instead.