Computing MSc

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Computing MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 6,625 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,200

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

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    Course Summary

    An MSc in Computing from the University of Northampton is an excellent move to solidify your career prospects. Industries of all kinds demand highly skilled computer science graduates in incredible numbers, and the UK’s universities struggle to keep up. This will put your skills at very high demand, and open up some very lucrative roles to you.

    You’ll learn advanced analysis and research skills, and will conduct an investigation into a question that reflects your interests and career aspirations. You might study software construction, computer architecture, security, design or specialised classes dealing with app design, mobile computing or distributed systems, depending on your career goals.

    You’ll be able to make this program your own, as you will be delivering a substantial Individual Thesis as the degree’s capstone module. This will be based on your own research, and should make a meaningful contribution to the field.

    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 program is typically delivered over a single year at full time. Part time is also available, over two years plus additional time for the thesis requirement.

    Modules Include:

    • Visual Object Software
    • Specification Analysis and Design
    • Software Engineering
    • Modern Computer Architecture
    • Modelling for Enterprise
    • Mobile Device Software Development
    • Media Techniques
    • Java Programming
    • Internet Security
    • Internet Programming
    • Intelligent Systems
    • Immersive Technologies
    • Formal Methods for Software Construction
    • Distributed Systems
    • Dissertation / Thesis
    • Databases
    • Computer Networks

    You could opt to be a generalist, or to specialise your pathway. In either case, you’ll select six modules and the dissertation/ thesis. You’ll have the option of selecting just the optional modules which you (and your academic advisors) believe will help you fully define your specialty and intended area (or areas) of practice. Take care choosing these, as they may define your future career.

    Learning And Teaching

    The University of Northampton relies on fairly standard lectures, skills workshops and seminars as well as in the lab and online. They use and Active Bended Learning system which contributes greatly to your employability. Only small numbers of students are enrolled in his program in any one year, and you’ll spend a great deal of time in all of the school’s six bespoke computer laboratories and learn as a group with your cohort.

    Career Possibilities

    The University of Northampton’s computing MSc program is very well regarded in the industry, and several major employers make efforts to recruit the best students every year. You’ll be well prepared for almost any role in the field, in a wide range of industries throughout the public, private and not for profit sectors. You might become an Information Security Analyst, an Application Software Developer, a Computer Network Architect, or any of a hundred other roles.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a full MSc degree.

    Students must typically have been awarded a 2:2 undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject to apply. The full list of accepted qualifications 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. An IELTS score of 6.5 overall would qualify, for example.

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