Applied Computing and Information Technology

MSc Applied Computing and Information Technology
Mode: full-time (September start)

It is a new programme which replaces the MSC Internet Technology and MSc Computing and Information Technology.

Why choose this course?

• You will study in a friendly environment with state-of-the-art computer facilities
• There are opportunities for Independent and Work-Related Learning
• There are also opportunities for professionals or employees wishing to pursue Continuing Professional Development via our individual taught modular scheme (Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate)

Career Opportunities

This programme will provide an academic grounding and training in essential computing skills within its own subject discipline to produce up-to-date, skilled and employable postgraduates.

The programme relies heavily on practical work, which is essential for a deep understanding of the subject and is a requirement for future employment or possible research activity.

Successful students may go on to:
Apply related computing and information systems technologies skills to the field in which their profession and/or first degree lies or become professionals, managers or practitioners within commerce and industries making substantial use of technologies related to computing and information systems.

Assessment

Coursework assignments, exams, group work and Computer Assisted Assessments.

Entry requirements

• For standard entry, applicants should have an Honours degree or equivalent qualifications, or a postgraduate qualification, in a non-IT related subject area.
• Subjects EXCLUDED as first awards include for example Computing, Computer Science/Studies, Information Systems/Technology, Business Information Systems/Technology.
• For mature applicants with non-standard academic profiles, entry and exemption on the basis of Accreditation by Prior Learning, certificated or experiential (APL/APEL) is available.

Special entry requirements

For international students, evidence of sufficient skill in English is required, with a minimum requirement being an IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of 580, or an equivalent score in TELAS, the University of Bedfordshire's own English language testing scheme.