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MSc Computer Science (conversion)

MSc Computer Science (conversion)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Programme overview

This MSc conversion programme is for students from a variety of academic backgrounds who have little or no previous academic computing experience. The aims of the programme are to build:

an understanding of the basis of computer science and its importance in software development;
an understanding of the underlying principles of computer systems and their applications;
an introduction to industrial-style methods of analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation in software development;
an appreciation of the current state and future directions of technological advances in computer science.

Careers

This programme aims to provide a sufficiently comprehensive and practical foundation to enable you to start a new career in IT, or to stand out from the crowd and enhance your employment opportunities within your existing field.

It will also provide the required background in computer science to enable you to undertake further study, leading to the specialisation needed for a research career.

Modules

This unit will acquaint students with a collection of tools and frameworks that are used when undertaking large software development projects. It will support their group project work in COMSM1401 Software Engineering and Group Project, where they work in groups to create software that solves a problem for a real client, as well as preparing them for software development roles in their future career.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£17,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£34,200

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in any subject other than computer science or a computer science related subject (this includes Information Technology). Competence in mathematics must be demonstrated, with at least a B grade in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent university-level experience.