This course is ideal for professionals with a computer science background who want to update their skills or give breadth to their knowledge by covering areas such as computer security, Java and ASP.NET programming, web services or exploring business solutions.
You can tailor this course to meet your own needs and interests within the computer science discipline.
You can choose a suite of modules to meet your own specialist requirements and develop your research skills. Academic advice will be given on the most appropriate choices to match your experience and to ensure that a coherent degree pathway is established. The final part will be devoted to your individual project.
All courses start in the September of each year, and the year is divided into two parts.
The taught part has 6 modules, each worth 20 credits, delivered between September and May. The second part is where you undertake an individual project of research and development. This is assessed at the end of the year (September) by a presentation and written dissertation, and is worth 60 credits.
If you do not wish to complete all the taught modules or project, there are three intermediate awards you can achieve instead of the full award of MSc.
choose five from...
or four plus one of these...
It may not be possible to offer all the options every year. Students will choose their modules in consultation with an academic tutor during the first week of the course.
Details can be found on the University website.
The modules comprising this degree are individually assessed, either by In Course Assessment or by Examination. Some modules may require students to work in groups.
Applicants are normally expected to have one of the following:
Overseas applicants whose first language is not English are also expected to provide evidence of their English Language ability, such as an IELTS score of at least 6.0. Details of these requirements can be found on the university web site.
If you would like to discuss the course further, please contact the Course Leader
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