Computer Science, MSc

Staffordshire University, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time, Distance	13 - 25 months	January, September	GBP 7200	GBP 12300

About Computer Science, MSc - at Staffordshire University

You can complete in 13 months if you are able to undertake and finish your dissertation over the summer vacation

This award is a Masters degree that is designed to broaden understanding and knowledge of computing science, and enhance the ability to apply this within industry or commerce. Also in addition to gaining an in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, it also develops further the competence and ability to apply them, particularly through the inclusion of an optional period in industry as an integral part of the course.

BCS accredited: CITP Further Learning and CEng/CSci (partial fulfilment). BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, champions the global IT profession and accredits UK Computing courses

Course content

The core modules will equip you with professional and research skills and will explore the social, legal and ethical aspects of computer science. The option modules will allow you to develop key skills in the different branches of computer science such as programming, multimedia, web, games, Android and mobile application development etc.

Core Modules

COIS71170 Managing Emerging Data Technologies
COIS71040 Research Methods

Option Modules, Subject to availability

COWB70372 Programming for Web Applications
COIS71032 Operational and Analytical Databases
COCS70641 Cybercrime Forensic Analysis
COCS70704 Digital Forensics Fundamentals
COCS70684 Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
COWB70358 Media Editing and Multimedia Applications
COWB70359 Mobile Web and Multimedia
COIS71033 Information System Management & Strategy
COCS71171 IT Infrastructure
COIS71025 Project & Change Management
C0SE70609 Location Aware Mobile Application Development
COSE70610 Advanced Android Application Development
COSE70611 Android Application Development
COSE70612 Application Development for iOS Devices
COSE70633 Enterprise Mobility
COCS70627 Mobile Computing and Wireless
COIS70929 Database Design and Development
COSE70615 Engineering Internet Applications
COSE70616 Enterprise Applications
COIS70930 Information Systems Analysis Modelling & Design
COIS70997 Knowledge Management

Final module

COIS71052 MSc Dissertation

Graduate destinations

On completion of the course you will be a computing professional with a broad and deep knowledge of technical material and an ability to apply it. You will be adept at delivering IT solutions and systems appropriate for industry and commerce, fully prepared for a successful career in academia or industry.

Entry requirements

Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related computing discipline
If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work.
If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.

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