With the computing field evolving rapidly around the world, the need for good quality professionals and specialists is increasing. Our postgraduate MSc Computing course has been designed to build on your existing computing skills and take them to the next level. It has a significant programming component and is different from other IT programmes.
This MSc Computing course provides you with the additional option to apply for a ‘work placement’ opportunity. The ‘work placement’, which if secured, is designed to further develop your skills, knowledge and professional experience with the aim of maximising your employability prospects.
Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. We expect that you will have a working knowledge of computers and networks and it is essential that you have practical hands-on experience of at least one programming language.
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When you graduate from this course you will be able to embark upon a range of careers in the broad IT and computing industry. There is a continuing demand for well-trained staff in this industry.
Previous students have gone on to do a variety of areas including, but not exclusive to:
There are two ways to study this Computing MSc course. You can take the general pathway, giving you a rounded computing education and a broad qualification, or you can take the specialist pathways to focus on a defined section of computing and meet your career aspirations with the MSc computing skills. While the pathway option is mostly technical in focus, you will also learn about the business context and develop interpersonal skills that are vital to problem solving in business.
Whichever option you take, during this masters in computing course, you will study six modules and complete a dissertation. Some of the optional modules are only offered according to staff availability and student interest.
Modules
Information about the modules for this course can be found on the university website.
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