MComp Computing

Edge Hill University
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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    4 Years

This integrated Masters degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to make the most of a wide range of opportunities in today’s digital age. You will learn how to develop and use technologies while also specialising in specific areas. Learning to work as part of a team on real-life projects, while using leading-edge resources and industry-standard software, will enable you to develop a breadth of practical and communication skills, giving you a solid basis for a wide range of careers and a distinct workplace advantage. If you don’t have a pre-determined career path in computing and want to join a highly relevant course with a flexible framework, this is the programme for you.

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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

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On request

About this course

You will be qualified to apply for employment as a programmer, network designer or network manager, web designer, systems analyst, software support specialist, systems designer, software engineer, systems administrator, computer animator or games programmer. You will also be well placed to pursue a career in computer sales. Alternatively, you may wish to train to teach.

128 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, for which no specific subjects are required, plus evidence of numeracy.

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Systems
  • Networks
  • Programming
  • Design
  • Communication Training
  • Cloud Application
  • Security
  • Wireless Communication
  • IT Strategy
  • Security Management
  • Computer Forensics
  • Biometric Security
  • Java
  • Big Data
  • Forensic Computing

Course programme

Year 1

CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits)

CIS1108 Digital World: Information Systems and Design (20 credits)

CIS1109 Digital World: Computer Architecture and Networks (20 credits)

CIS1110 Web Design and Development (20 credits)

CIS1111 Programming: Concepts to Construction 1 (20 credits)

CIS1112 Programming: Concepts to Construction 2 (20 credits)

Language modules in French, Spanish or Mandarin, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, are available to study as an integral part of this degree. A single Language module can be studied instead of CIS1107 Foundations of Computer Science.

Year 2

CIS2143 Databases (20 credits)

CIS2162 Employability (20 credits)

You will select four of the following modules:

CIS2145 Computer Networks (20 credits)

CIS2149 Object-Oriented Programming (20 credits)

CIS2150 Games Engines (20 credits)

CIS2153 Computer Systems Architecture (20 credits)

CIS2154 E-Commerce for Business (20 credits)

CIS2158 Software Engineering (20 credits)

CIS2160 Computer Graphics and Modelling (20 credits)

CIS2170 Project Management (20 credits)

If you studied a Language module in Year 1, you may wish to study a further Language module in Year 2. This would form an integral part of your degree in place of one of the optional modules above.

Year 3

You will select six of the following modules:

CIS3108 Coaching Learners (20 credits)

CIS3144 Forensic Computing (20 credits)

CIS3146 Embedded Systems (20 credits)

CIS3148 Big Data (20 credits)

CIS3150 IT Management (20 credits)

CIS3151 Internet Security (20 credits)

CIS3155 Advanced Databases (20 credits)

Year 4

CIS4114 Research and Development Project (60 credits)

CIS4115 Research Methods (20 credits)

You will select two of the following modules:

CIS4121 Computer Forensics (20 credits)

CIS4122 System Penetration Testing (20 credits)

CIS4123 Biometric Security (20 credits)

CIS4124 Information Security Management (20 credits)

CIS4125 IT Strategy and Management (20 credits)

CIS4128 Application Development with Java (20 credits)

CIS4129 Networks and Wireless Communication (20 credits)

CIS4130 Information Systems Design and Management (20 credits)

CIS4134 Cloud Application Management and Security (20 credits)

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments ensure you acquire the skills required by future employers. You will design and write programs, write reports and essays, critically analyse documents, deliver oral presentations and undertake examinations.

Who will be teaching me?

 You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development. The programme team are specialists in computing and active researchers in areas including mobile computing, distributed systems, e-commerce, web information architecture, visualisation and applications of problem-based learning in computing and information systems. Academic staff are regular contributors to academic conferences and journals.

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