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MSc Applied Computing and Information Technology with Project Management

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    MSc 2 years full-time

Course Description

This two-year Master’s course has been designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply information technology in their current role or want to change career direction. It also builds your skills in managing projects from initial ideas stage to fulfilment.

On the course you study key areas of information technology including programming and applications; databases; data modelling; security; and computer networking as well as emerging technologies and developments. You learn the underpinning theory and the skills to apply it to complex real-world problems.

Each taught unit is delivered in six-week block mode.

Why choose this course?

  • Block delivery gives you flexibility: you can choose to start the course when it most suits you
  • Explore creative and innovative applications of technology to real-world problems
  • Benefit from valuable experience of working on projects for real businesses
  • Learn from research-active staff whose expertise feeds directly back into their teaching creating a vibrant supportive learning environment and practice-based training
  • Access our specialist facilities including up-to-the-minute computer networking suites and high-spec IT-security laboratories
  • Be able to use the tools of computing and information technology to lead on innovation within your area of expertise
  • Develop your analytical evaluative and problem-solving skills in relation to IT-based solutions and the effective management of projects
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the social and legal aspects of the information technology field (for example British Computer Society Code of Conduct and Data Protection)

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for postgraduate degrees are a good Honours degree in an appropriate subject from a recognised university: 2:2 for taught degrees; 2.1 for Master’s by research. We may also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications and those with substantial, related work experience.

Applicants who do not have English as a first language must demonstrate they have the correct level of English for their course.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and from the University.

Student Destinations

The critical theoretical analytical and practical skills of this degree will prepare you for a range of careers.

You could progress to a career in management supervision database/IT development or system design/analysis. Specific roles might be IT consultant; IT manager; systems developer; and programming supervisor. Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce; database and IT developers; or system designers/analysts. The course prepares you to work within industries that make substantial use of computers and IT as well as professional roles in companies where computers and IT take on a more support function.

As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil or PhD level.

Module Details

  • Programming For Applications
  • Data Modelling, Management And Governance
  • Computer Networks And Security
  • Research Methodologies And Project Management
  • Personal Professional Development
  • Project Management
  • Leading and Managing Organisational Resources
  • Developing Independent Research
  • MSc Project – Applied Computing And Information Technology

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