Computer Science (MSc)

Master

In London

£ 9,360 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our MSc Computer Science provides a good grounding for working in the information technology industry. As well as gaining a broad knowledge of computing, you will acquire programming skills and have the opportunity to investigate certain areas of current research more deeply.

This intensive programme is designed for graduates who are new to computer science and would like to embark on a career in IT. It is also ideal if you are working in IT and want to update your skills and place them in a broader context while also obtaining a formal qualification.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates go on to careers in software engineering, information systems management, consultancy, or research. Possible professions include database administrator, IT consultant, or systems developer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a systems analyst, information systems manager, IT sales professional, or technical author.

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent, in a subject other than computer science, together with some aptitude for programming.

Applicants without a degree-level qualification but with significant computing experience may also be considered.

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Subjects

  • Network Training
  • Systems
  • Project
  • Web
  • Design
  • Network security
  • Network
  • Internet
  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • Programming

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

Taught modules are supplemented by a substantial individual project that may be carried out in a ‘real-world’ setting.

You can gain a Postgraduate Diploma instead, by completing the same modules without the project.

COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Computer Systems
  • Data and Knowledge Management
  • Fundamentals of Computing
  • Information Systems
  • Principles of Programming I
  • Principles of Programming II
  • Software Design and Programming
OPTION MODULES
  • Information and Network Security
  • Internet and Web Technologies
  • Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval
MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECT
  • MSc Computer Science Project
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

Duration

One year full-time or two years part-time.

FEES

Part-time home students: £4680 pa
Full-time home students: £9360 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa

Computer Science (MSc)

£ 9,360 VAT inc.