MSc Computer Science (with Placement)

MSc Computer Science (with placement) Our new Master’s Programme includes a subject related work placement

About this Course 22 months (6 intakes per year: Jan, Mar, Jun, Jul, Sep, Nov) This course is ideal for computing graduates who want to prepare for a general career in IT. Subjects range from data modelling, embedded systems and systems architecture to intelligent devices, equipping you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations whilst gaining the practical business skills that employers around the world seek.

With help from your project supervisor, you will be given appropriate graduate level work experience or an internship which you will undertake as a part of your project, for a period of 24 weeks, for a minimum of 15 hours and up to 20 hours, per week.

Why Choose this Course?

• Study a broad range of IT disciplines including online database applications, intelligent devices, programming embedded systems, professional project management systems architecture, network systems, distributed and parallel architectures and cryptography and cryptanalysis • Gain in-depth skills in network management and administration (allowing you to work as a Network Manager) including essential security aspects, grid-computing and fault tolerance • Benefit from developing expertise equipping you for a career as an IT Consultant, Programmer, Systems/Business Analyst, in web development/web services or in further study on a PhD

Unit Information - What will I Learn?

• Research Methodologies and Project Management • Network Systems and Administration • Intelligent Systems and Data Mining • Distributed and Parallel Computing Technologies • Professionalism and Employability • MSc Project with work placement – Computer Science

How will this Course enhance my Career Prospects?

You will be required to work in a team to apply current project management methodology that embraces all of these knowledge areas in an integrated way while going through the stages of planning, execution and project control.

You will gain valuable skills for a career within Computer Science as well as those relevant for the wider world of IT and business.

The work placement unit will increase your personal and professional development skills by giving you higher levels of practical experience and work readiness, which will increase your marketability and employability.

Professional Accreditation Many of our Computing courses are undergoing the accreditation process by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).

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