MSc Computing

You design the course that best suits your needs and career direction by choosing from our range of postgraduate modules

Overview

By taking a Masters degree in Computing you will be able to build on your undergraduate computing studies or work experience in the areas of your particular interest.

As well as building on your existing computer skills and taking them to the next level, you will learn to develop a critical understanding and an analytical approach to your choice of specialist areas.

With a strong emphasis on a digital business environments, we show you how to provide the best solutions for the company and the clients.

Our aim is to prepare you to contribute relevant expertise within the interdisciplinary environments that characterise this sector.

This programme is structured around three pathways as an inspiration for your programme.

Specifically created to address the ever-increasing demand for technical web developers, the MSc Computing (Web Development) will convert students with no prior knowledge of computing into web developers in this intensive one year masters.

We also offer the MSc Computing (User Experience) pathway which combines research, design and technological know-how, to help you develop next generations of systems and services.

Course details

Designed to prepare students for the workplace with a solid understanding of how information systems operate in their many different forms, the MSc Computing (Information Systems Development) will convert students with no prior knowledge of computing into software engineers able to apply for a variety of jobs including software developers.

User Experience (UX) Pathway

UX has become the di?erentiator between service providers and the most important quality of technology. Great experiences enabled through smooth, e?ective and engaging interactions keep customers coming back.

The MSc Computing with UX pathway combines research, design and technological know-how, to help you develop next generations of systems and services. With strong emphasis on a digital business environments, we show you how to provide the best solutions for the company and the clients. Our aim is to prepare you to contribute relevant expertise within the interdisciplinary environments that characterise this sector.

Careers

Thanks to its content, and the high demand for well-qualified graduates in computing, this course can open doors to a wide range of careers. You can take advantage of the increased opportunities for advancement that your new skills offer.

You could pursue a new role in your specialist area, or take on a research, education, or start up a new business.

• Business analyst
• Data analysist
• Java developers
• System administration or network administration
• UX design
• Web developer

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.