Information Technology (Software Systems) MSc/Diploma

Home Postgraduate study Computer Science Information Technology (Software Systems)Information Technology (Software Systems) MSc/DiplomaHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships MACS postgraduate scholarships Some scholarships of £2,500 will be awarded to outstanding applicants to any of our Computer Science MSc programmes. Find out more. OverviewThis programme imparts the understanding and skills to develop advanced software systems to professional standards. The programme has a flexible structure to suit graduates with a wide spectrum of degrees from those in IT to those with rather less academic computing content. The MSc covers core skills in Information Technology (IT) at MSc level while allowing students to study specialist advanced courses in topics such as animation, e-commerce, games programming, intelligent robotics and mobile computing and network applications. Graduates can expect to find employment with software houses, IT companies, research and development divisions of companies, financial services organisations, defence contractors or government IT agencies, and as researchers or research students within universities. Further details are available. Programme duration This full-time programme starts in September and lasts one year. The programme can also be taken part-time over 2 years or as a 9 month Postgraduate Diploma.Programme contentFull-time students take 4 courses each semester and must normally take all core courses. Core Courses: Computer Network Security Network Applications Research Methods and Project Planning Optional Courses: Advanced Software Engineering Biologically Inspired Computation Computer Games Programming Database and Information Systems Digital and Knowledge Economy E-Commerce Technology Industrial Programming Intelligent Robotics Mobile...