Msc computing and information systems with industrial experience (conversion programme) computer science
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Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Overview
If your first degree contained little or no technical experience, but you’re now looking to change direction or enhance your employability by developing your skills in this area, then this programme (commonly referred to as a ‘conversion course’) is for you. Graduates who are able to fully exploit the potential of computing and information systems by combining specialist technical skills with other knowledge and experience are highly sought after. Guided by academics with a wealth of industrial experience, this is an intensive MSc programme for highly motivated graduates of any discipline with little prior experience of computer science.
Industrial Experience
The industrial placement takes place towards the end of the first year for a maximum of 12 months. While it is your responsibility to secure a placement, the school will offer guidance and support in finding and securing the placement. If you are not able to secure a placement by the end of your second semester we will transfer you onto the 1 year FT taught programme without the Industrial Experience, this change would also be applied to any visa if you were here on a student visa.
The industrial placement consists of 8-12 months spent working with an appropriate employer in a role that relates directly to your field of study. This will provide you with the opportunity to apply the key technical knowledge and skills that you have learnt in your taught modules, and will enable you to gain a better understanding of your own abilities, aptitudes, attitudes and employment potential. The module is only open to students enrolled on a programme of study with integrated placement.
Our research-led approach
Your tuition will be delivered by field leading academics engaged in world class research projects in collaboration with industry, external institutions and research councils.
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Our strong links with industry
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Subjects
- Options
- Information Systems
- Computing
- Project
- Systems
- Industry
- Part Time
- Full Time
Course programme
Structure
MSc Computing and Information Systems (Conversion) is currently available for one-year full-time study, two years full-time study with industrial experience, or two years part-time study.
You will take four taught modules per semester followed by final examinations and the MSc research project (dissertation). The modules listed below provide some general guidance on what you may be expected to learn during each semester and year of this degree. The exact modules available may vary depending on staff availability, research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Full-time
Undertaking a masters programme is a serious commitment, with weekly contact hours being in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research needed to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. Please contact the course convenor for precise information on the number of contact hours per week for this programme.
Part-time
Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convenor to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Information Systems (Double Module) (30 credits)
- Databases (15 credits)
- Computer Programming (15 credits)
Semester 2
- Security and Authentication (15 credits)
- Interactive Systems Design (15 credits)
Select two options from:
- Mobile Services (15 credits)
- Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis (15 credits)
- Cloud Computing (15 credits)
Select one options from:
- Business Technology Strategy (15 credits)
- Business Information Systems (15 credits)
Semester 3
(must take and pass)
- Project (60 credits)
Year 2
(must take and pass)
- Industrial Placement Project
Please note that elective modules are subject to availability, timetabling constraints and may be subject to change.
We aim to deliver your programme so that it closely matches the way in which it has been described to you by QMUL in print, online, and/or in person. We review our modules on a regular basis in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes.
Msc computing and information systems with industrial experience (conversion programme) computer science