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Computer Science (with Placement) MSc

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Computer Science (with Placement) MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 October 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 7,340 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,750

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Bedfordshire

    The University of Bedfordshire was created in 2006, when the well-established Luton University merged with the Bedford Campus of De Monfort University. The combined institution now plays host to more than 20,000 students every year. It is known for the inclusiveness and diversity of its international student body, representing more than 120 different countries The […]

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    Course Summary

    An MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Computer Science from the University of Bedfordshire is the perfect follow-on from their BSc in Computer Science, or from a similar undergraduate degree from any of the world’s fine universities. It is a generalist program which gives you a well-rounded education with an emphasis on flexibility. This will allow you to form your own specialties when you begin your career.

    You’ll learn everything from artificial intelligence and distributed computing systems to networking and data modelling. You’ll also learn in the real world, spending time in a working placement which will b arranged with one of the university’s partner organisations.

    Though the emphasis is on delivering this program as an MSc, it is possible to exit early with a PgDip or a PgCert. These are both highly sought-after professional qualifications, and pursuing either would greatly improve your employability for the highest level roles in the industry.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over a single year at full time, though part time options may be available.

    Modules Include:

    • Data Mining
    • Distributed Computing Systems
    • Intelligent Systems
    • Network Administration
    • Network Systems
    • Parallel Computing Technologies
    • Project Management
    • Research Methodologies

    Those who cannot commit to the entire program or who may have little interest in the research and dissertation requirement of the fill MSc program might consider instead exiting with a PgDip or PgCert. You’ll have the following options:

    • Completing 120 credits of Master’s level modules as well as the dissertation requirement will earn you the MSc degree in full.
    • In addition, you have the option of exiting with a PgDip (Postgraduate Diploma) in Computer Science after completing 120 credits worth of modules but not the final Dissertation requirement.
    • Lastly, you may exit with a PgCert (Postgraduate Certificate) in Computer Science after completing only 60 credits of core modules.

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Bedfordshire’s teaching methods vary depending on the subject matter being presented. These will usually include lectures, skills workshops and interactive tutorials. You’ll experience guided laboratory work and do a great deal of reading, study and revision, either individually or in small groups. You will also do a great deal of practical project work in the university’s computer labs. This program is chiefly assessed via written examinations, coursework and assignments.

    Career Possiblities

    The University of Bedfordshire’s MSc, PgDip or PgCert in Computer Science prepares you for a wide range of rewarding careers in almost any industry, because it is a general degree rather than a narrowly focused one. The units on Project Management and Research Methodologies, in particular, will give you the high level leadership and professional skills that you’ll rely upon heavily in almost any CS role. You will have the opportunity to focus your dissertation, though.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a PgCert, PgDip or MSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned a good honours degree in a relevant subject, or the international equivalent. The full list of qualifications which are accepted can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. A good IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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