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MSc Computing

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    MSc Full-time: 12-18 months
    MSc Part-time: 24 months

Course Description

You design the computing course that best suits your needs and career direction by choosing from our range of postgraduate modules

By taking a Masters degree in Computing you will be able to build on your undergraduate computing studies or work experience in the areas of your particular interest.

As well as building on your existing computer skills and taking them to the next level, you will learn to develop a critical understanding and an analytical approach to your choice of specialist areas. You will learn computer programming, user experience design and more.

With a strong emphasis on a digital business environment, we show you how to provide the best solutions for the company and the clients.

Our aim is to prepare you to contribute relevant expertise within the interdisciplinary environments that characterise this sector.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements for Computing?
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above, or equivalent. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme.

We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

The University does not sponsor students to study on part-time programmes in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to study on this programme.

Can I get admission into Computing based on my working experience in this sector?

This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.

Can I make an appointment with an advisor to discuss further about the admission process?

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.

Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Thanks to its content, and the high demand for well-qualified graduates in computing, this course can open doors to a wide range of careers. You can take advantage of the increased opportunities for advancement that your new skills offer.

You could pursue a new role in your specialist area, or take on research, education, or start up a new business.

Computer science engineering and computer programming jobs include:

Business analyst

Computer software engineer

Data analysist

Java developers

System administration or network administration

UX design

Web developer

Module Details

This course is designed to prepare you for the workplace with a solid understanding of how information systems operate in their many different forms.

We provide three pathways which are ideally suited to many jobs in the computing industry.

The software systems pathway was created to give students a solid understanding of how information systems operate in their many different forms and will convert students with little or no prior knowledge of computing into software engineers able to apply for a variety of jobs in the computing industry.

Modules
Software Development
Information Systems Engineering
Computer Systems
Database Systems
Web Design and Development
Digital Business Environments
Management of Software Projects
Design Dialogues
Programming for the Web
User Experience and Service Design
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https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-computing-postgraduate-fulltime

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