One of a range of degrees from the taught Masters Programme at the School of Computer Science

The course is particularly suitable for those without a first (bachelor's) degree in Computer Science or for those whose degree in Computer Science was awarded some years ago. On this 1st route, the intensive foundation modules will rapidly equip you with the fundamentals of modern software development and enable you to study many of the specialist optional modules that follow.

It will equally suit those with a recent first degree in Computer Science who want a less specialized award than the others offered. On this 2nd route you can choose from a range of topics to put together a programme that suits your interests and experience.

This course is part of our Masters Programme in Computer Science. For more information about the different course titles, visit our Programme Summary page. Here you can also download the Programme Prospectus as a pdf file.

Course Structure:

The course lasts for 12 months over three semesters for the September start or 16 months for the January start, with a break during the summer period: May to September. This break can be used for further study, work experience or a holiday.

On the 1st route, i.e. if your bachelor's degree is not in Computer Science, typically you will study four taught 15-credit foundation modules in the first semester, two or more advanced specialist modules to make a total of 60 credits in the second, and will undertake a 60 credit project in the third.

On the 2nd route, i.e. if your bachelor's degree is in Computer Science, you will study four or more taught, advanced specialist modules in the first two semesters to make a total of 120 credits, and will undertake a 60 credit project in the third. Alternatively you can elect to replace up to 30 credits worth with masters modules taught by the University's Business School.

Visit our Module Descriptions page for further details.

Core Modules:

for recent graduates in Computer Science (2nd route):

• none (you can choose from all the modules available)

Foundation Modules:

for other graduates (1st route):

• Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
• Object-oriented Programming (15 credits)
• Software Development Tools and Methods (15 credits)
• Professional Issues (recommended) (15 credits)

Project:

In the third semester, you complete a project in your chosen specialism under the guidance of an experienced individual supervisor. Supporting tuition for the project includes the general principles of research methods.

Through the project you will demonstrate your understanding of the principles and concepts you have learned in the taught modules and your ability to apply them to a substantial piece of development or investigative work.