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Full time | Newcastle, Main Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

Our Computer Science MSc is a computer science conversion course. It's suitable for those who have little or no experience in computing. You'll learn:

  • the fundamentals of computing science
  • database design
  • network technologies
  • programming
  • cyber security
  • human computer interaction

This Computer Science MSc can also be taken as Continuing Professional Development (CPD). For example, ICT teachers who are switching to the new computer science curriculum will find this course highly relevant.

Our research expertise feeds into our teaching. This means that you learn at the cutting edge of the discipline. We incorporate new techniques and knowledge into your learning and have an active research community.

What you'll learn

The taught part of the course follows three main threads:

  • programming: introduces the Java programming language
  • computer networks and architecture: covers the basic structure of computers and computer networks
  • software engineering: considers the problems of the design and implementation of large computing systems produced by a team of designers and programmers

Modules

To give students experience of concurrent programming. The module will provide an overview of concurrent programming in the shared memory model, and concurrent object oriented programming in Java.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£31,200

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject except those related to computer science. Graduates of subjects related to computer science should apply for the Advanced Computer Science MSc. This is because of the potential overlap between your first degree and the modules on this course. We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have relevant experience.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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