Computer Science (Extended International) MSc

On the computing extended MSc you will spend your first semester studying modules which have been written to provide you with the academic, professional and technical skills that you will need to succeed on your chosen award. All students on the extended MSc study the same modules for one semester and then study specialist modules depending on their degree. This means that whether you have chosen MSc Computer Science, MSc Computer Networks & Security, MSc Web Development or any of our other taught MSc Computing awards, you will study the following modules in your first semester:

Academic English: This module will help you to develop your English Language speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and will introduce you to the conventions of academic writing.
Study skills & Employability: This module will help you to develop the skills and knowledge required to support study at Masters level. It will also help you to develop skills which will aid you in the job market and will look at things such as writing a C.V. and creating a personal development plan.
Computing Fundamentals: This is a double module which has been designed to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts which underpin Computing. The module will enable you to revise and refresh your existing skills to prepare you for study on your specialist awards.
After successfully completing the first semester, you will be able to study core modules and choose from option modules as set out in your award handbook.
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
COIS71170 Managing Emerging Data Technologies
COIS71040 Research Methods
Option Modules, Subject to availability
COWB70372 Programming for Web Applications
COIS71032 Operational and Analytical Databases
COCS70641 Cybercrime Forensic Analysis
COCS70704 Digital Forensics Fundamentals
COCS70684 Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
COWB70358 Media Editing and Multimedia Applications
COWB70359 Mobile Web and Multimedia
COIS71033 Information System Management & Strategy
COCS71171 IT Infrastructure
COIS71025 Project & Change Management
C0SE70609 Location Aware Mobile Application Development
COSE70610 Advanced Android Application Development
COSE70611 Android Application Development
COSE70612 Application Development for iOS Devices
COSE70633 Enterprise Mobility
COCS70627 Mobile Computing and Wireless
COIS70929 Database Design and Development
COSE70615 Engineering Internet Applications
COSE70616 Enterprise Applications
COIS70930 Information Systems Analysis Modelling & Design
COIS70997 Knowledge Management
Final module
COIS71052 MSc Dissertation
Course Handbook