Computer Science MSc
Postgraduate
Distance
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
4 Years
This innovative distance learning award is designed to give you a Masters degree from your home or workplace. Ideally studied two modules at a time, although you can take a break from study if your home or work commitments vary. The course can be spread over up to 5 years. Payment is by instalments based on the number of modules studied per year.
About this course
Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related computing discipline.
If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work.
If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.
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Course programme
The core modules will equip you with professional and research skills and will explore the social, legal and ethical aspects of computer science. The option modules will allow you to develop key skills in the different branches of computer science such as programming, multimedia, web, games, Android and mobile application development etc.
Core Modules
Managing Emerging Technologies - COIS71180
Research Methods - COIS71195
Option Modules, Subject to availability
Media Editing and Multimedia Applications (Distance Learning) - COWB70361
Android Application Development - COSE70613
Database Design and Development (Distance Learning) - COIS70931
Engineering Internet Applications (Distance Learning) - COSE70606
IT Infrastructure (Distance Learning) - COCS71175
Information System Management & Strategy (Distance Learning) - COIS70933
Final module
MSc Dissertation (Distance Learning) - COIS71165
Award Handbook for MSc Computer Science
Additional information
Computer Science MSc