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

Mobile computing is experiencing very rapid growth with applications ranging across all sectors, from the individual to the enterprise.

On this course you will become familiar with the principles behind a variety of mobile network technologies. You will learn how to apply traditional software development techniques to mobile devices and how to use emerging technologies for the creation of innovative multi-user distributed applications.

The course covers the major development platforms, the different approaches to providing mobility in computer networks, and the associated usability principles and security issues. You will have the opportunity for practical programming work in one of the major development platforms for mobile computing.

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. in the first two semesters there are four or more taught modules, to make a total of 120 credits, and there is a 60 credit project in the third.

There are three core modules fixed for this course. You will also take two or more optional modules, making up 60 credits, which you can choose from the full list of advanced, specialist modules in Computer Science. 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:

• Mobile, Multicast and Multimedia Networking (30 credits)
• Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications (15 credits)
• Secure Systems Programming (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.