Postgraduate

In Wrexham

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Wrexham (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview of the programme A rigorous computer programming and database course is accompanied by a variety of compulsory core modules providing the knowledge required to be effective in the computing industry. Additionally there are a number of optional modules covering specialised subject areas.   In addition to understanding the underlying principles involved in developing software & databases students are able to study themed optional modules. These can either be in the area of professional management of IT systems or the practical application of networking or commercial programming.   The emphasis of the programme is to provide students with the skills to design, implement, trouble-shoot and manage for real-world problems.    Students will also undertake dissertation which will typically involve the design and implementation of a significant piece of software.

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Location

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Wrexham
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Mold Road, LL11 2AW

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Subjects

  • IT
  • IT Development
  • Networking
  • Computing
  • Design
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • Web
  • Database
  • Database training
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

  • provides an opportunity for postgraduate study for those whose first degree is not in computing
  • provide specialist, technical skills in the areas of networking, or web and mobile development, or Professional Issues and Professional Practice;
  • produce practitioners with an advanced understanding of and competence with, the hardware and software available and/or needed for the development and use of computer systems
  • enable students to access, critically appraise and disseminate research results
  • Lecture/tutorial and practical sessions are enhanced with additional, resource-rich, online materials allowing you to continue independent learning through a variety of approaches
  • provides students with a sound basis for further research and/or professional development.

As with most masters programmes this has 2 parts, a taught part followed by a dissertation. Students study 6 modules of 20 credits each, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making a total of 180 credits.

4 of the 6 taught modules are core and there are 2 optional themed modules. There are 3 themes to choose from:

Option A: Professional Issues and Professional Practice Theme
Option B: Networking Theme
Option C: Web and Mobile Application Design and Development Theme

Core Modules:

  • Postgraduate Study & Research Methods
  • Future & Emerging Technology
  • Software Development: Object Oriented Programming
  • Database Systems
  • Dissertation

Optional Modules:

Option A: Professional Issues and Professional Practice Theme

  • IT Project Management
  • Professional Challenges in Computing

Option B: Networking Theme

  • Networking Hardware and Software
  • Networking Techniques & Technologies

Option C: Web and Mobile Application Design and Development Theme

  • Commercial Website Design & Development
  • Internet and Mobile Application Development

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Computing

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