Prospective Students
Computing (MSc)
1 year (Full-time) / 3 years (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
MSc Computing is designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline
Course Aims:
Designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline, this one-year programme attracts students from diverse career and subject areas who wish to be introduced to the skills required for a technical computing role. The MSc Computing programme supports the technical abilities needed to develop effective software and systems. The world’s dependency on complex IT means that the skills you will learn on this course are highly valuable.
Course Description:
Through this programme you will get a first hand understanding of what computational systems can achieve and the vital problem solving role of software. You will learn, practice and demonstrate the professional skills required by all software engineers, individually or as a part of a team, when developing a software solution.
Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™.
A choice of taught optional modules allows you to further develop skills in areas of your choice.
Available Modules:
- Computational Systems
- Dissertation
- Distributed and Cloud Computing
- E-Commerce and Innovation
- Human Centric Computing
- Information Modelling and Database Systems
- Information Processing in Python
- Object Oriented Development with Java
- Software Engineering
Special Features:
- a conversion course as well as an accredited course.
- The opportunity to complement the discipline in which you graduated with the discipline of Computing.
- The facility to tailor the course to your interests by the selection of advanced option modules.
- Flexible choice of project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School; fulfilling a business need; reflecting your own interest.
- Recognised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Career Prospects:
Recent graduates have gained employment in roles such as systems analysts, business analysts, IT consultants, support engineers and software developers.
MSc Computing graduates are employed by organisations of all sizes locally, nationally and internationally. For example recent graduates have taken up positions with local NHS Trusts, Logica, Sun Microsystems, BT, and the National Library of Medicine in the USA.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants will normally possess a good (2.1 or above) honours degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject other than computing.
Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to meet the minimum University requirements (e.g. 6.5 IELTS, with at least 6.0 in each area).
Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.
Tuition Fees:
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UK & EU Full Time
£5,940.00
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UK & EU Part Time
£2,970.00
Project fee: £745 -
International Full Time
£15,000.00
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International Part Time
£7,500.00
Project fee: £1875
Next intake: September 2012
School Contact
Name: Professor S Hurley
Telephone: +44(0)29 208 74812
Fax:
Email: computing-pg@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/comsc
