MRes Computing

Edge Hill University

Master

In Ormskirk

£ 4,680 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    1 Year

The modern, rapidly developing IT industry requires professionals with in-depth knowledge of their subject area and the research skills necessary to develop innovative and original solutions.

This Masters by Research (MRes) in Computing is a highly flexible, taught postgraduate programme designed to provide intensive research training, as well as the opportunity to work on a dissertation project under the supervision of experts in your selected area of study.

This course is for highly motivated graduates in Computing, or related areas, who are looking to enhance their subject knowledge and develop advanced research skills. The programme is particularly suitable for those aiming to pursue studies at PhD level or who aspire to a career as consultants for IT businesses, with a significant focus on research and innovation.

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Location

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Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

An MRes Computing qualification will significantly enhance your CV and improve your future employment prospects. It could be a crucial step towards a career in areas such as industrial research and IT consultancy. The skills and experience acquired through an MRes programme also provide essential preparation for progressing onto higher research qualifications, such as MPhil and PhD.

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To join this programme you should have a first or upper second class honours degree in a Computing related discipline. In exceptional circumstances, students with a lower second with demonstrable knowledge of their subject matter may be admitted at the department’s discretion. Alternatively, BCS Professional Diploma in IT (Level 6) is accepted for entry to this programme.

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Subjects

  • Systems
  • Project
  • Computing
  • Ethical
  • Research Project
  • Wireless Communications
  • Information Systems Design
  • Useable Hypermedia
  • Java
  • E Commerce
  • Mobile Applications
  • IT Strategy

Course programme

CIS4301 Research Methods (20 credits)

CIS4302 Contemporary Issues in Computing (20 credits)

CIS4303 Research Project (120 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

CIS4003 Networks and Wireless Communications (20 credits)

CIS4004 Information Systems Design and Management (20 credits)

CIS4005 Application Development with Java (20 credits)

CIS4006 Useable Hypermedia (20 credits)

CIS4009 E-Commerce Technology (20 credits)

CIS4010 Distributed Systems (20 credits)

CIS4011 Mobile Applications (20 credits)

CIS4101 Information Security Management (20 credits)

CIS4102 IT Strategy and Management (20 credits)

CIS4106 Cloud Application Management and Security (20 credits)

CIS4107 Computer Forensics (20 credits)

CIS4110 HCI: Surveying the Field (20 credits)

CIS4113 Implementing Secure Network Systems (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

£12,250 for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2016/17.

How will I be assessed?

 A range of assessment methods will be used on the programme. The dissertation/research project is predominately assessed based on the 25,000-word written thesis. Other modules are assessed through examinations and essays.

Who will be teaching me?

 This programme is taught by highly motivated and experienced academics specialising in different areas of computing. All members of the programme team are active researchers engaged with research projects at national and international level. Some seminars will be delivered by external guest speakers from academia and the IT industry. You will also be invited to attend a series of seminars organised by the department.

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