MSc Computer Science with Professional Practice

Module: 7CI019

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module aims to equip you with the skills necessary to design and build appropriate database systems to support a range of applications and assess developments in database technology in terms of concurrency control, query optimisation, and the maintenance of data integrity, availability and security

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7CC003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module provides you with the skills necessary to design and implement distributed and mobile systems. It has a strong practical content, and includes work with examples of mobile, wireless and embedded devices.

Module: 7CC002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to build upon your knowledge and experience of project management and the building of quality software, through team-based activities and the completion of a “live” software development exercise. As an important member of the project team, you are expected to contribute to its success in areas such as the use and application of one or more key tools, techniques and methods.

Module: 7CC012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Gain a good understanding of the issues, tools, techniques and technologies, in developing for mobile environments, approaches to handling these issues, and the skills necessary in developing for contemporary mobile computing platforms

Module: 7CS025

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will enable students to gain valuable industrial experience by undertaking a development task associated with a short work placement. A portfolio will be used to gather records of the tasks undertaken and experienced gained.

Module: 7CC009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

By studying this module you will develop the personal and professional skills required to design and undertake research in your chosen subject area at post graduate level. You will also consider professional conduct and the social, legal and ethical implications related to the profession in-line with BCS guidelines.

Module: 7CC005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

You will use a range of tools to build a web application using modern technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Ajax and Web Services, and reflect on new advances made in the field of web development in the areas of accessibility, semantic and mobile-friendliness.

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7CS025

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will enable students to gain valuable industrial experience by undertaking a development task associated with a short work placement. A portfolio will be used to gather records of the tasks undertaken and experienced gained.

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

Display mastery of the principles and practices of advanced Computer Science topics; integrate and apply knowledge and skills to complex problems in a new area or form;

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts and technologies underpinning modern distributed systems, mobile platforms and the internet;

Apply appropriate tools and advanced techniques to develop sophisticated web sites and Internet applications;

Make informed judgements on the application of appropriate models and techniques in modern data handling systems;

Demonstrate expertise in software construction and implementation; apply well-chosen techniques and methodologies to generate sophisticated applications through team work;

Conduct research into advanced areas of Computer Science; apply and extend an understanding of the nature of research and development; demonstrate the professional skills required to produce a high-quality deliverable and communicate results clearly through appropriate media.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £7112 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £7278 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £14834 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £14950 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A lower second honours degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

A Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science or a related subject with a minimum grade C or 50% in all modules.

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

• English Language requirements are normally IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each area (unless otherwise stated) or equivalent accepted qualification