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Advanced Computer Science MSc (16 Months)

Advanced Computer Science MSc (16 Months)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

16 months

Start date

JAN

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Computer Science

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Designed to meet the needs of industry, MSc Advanced Computer Science will help you to build on your computing experience and develop cutting-edge IT skills.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the topics that are defining the industry today and will gain advanced technical skills in areas such as advanced programming, database systems, big data and cloud computing, machine learning, human computer interaction, wireless networks and security. You will be taught in Northumbria’s brand new purpose-built computing facility on our Newcastle City Centre campus with access to industry standard equipment and technology.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

The MSC Advanced Computer Science course will help you take your skills to an advanced level, enhancing your employment prospects and opening up new job opportunities.

To further enhance your career we will support you in your own professional development through the integration of employability skills and use of regular feedback throughout all stages of your studies.

We will work with you to develop your communication, time and resource management skills. You will leave equipped with the ability to critique your own work and learning experience as well as being able to demonstrate initiative and self-reliance.

Modules

In this module you will enhance your Software Engineering skills using an object oriented methods to develop applications. The module has a strong focus on current professional best practice, and is written to support the needs for professional agile development. You will learn about programming design patterns which can be applied to the Presentation, Domain and Data Access layers of an application and technologies such as Object Relational Mapping that allow the domain layer to remain object orientated while storage uses a relational model. Automated testing is also covered as it supports agile development. The module will also cover application level security and discuss design and implementation issues in relation to access control and data security.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,470

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,813

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a computing-related discipline which included programming in an object-oriented language, system analysis and design, databases, computer operating systems and networks. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

University information

Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is an exciting university that has a global reputation for its research-driven approach to postgraduate learning. The university is well known for producing future leaders across a range of industries, as it encourages students to ‘Take on Tomorrow’ throughout their academic journey. Northumbria University produces outstanding and innovative research while also nurturing student talent to...more