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MSc Computer Science (Conversion)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, up to 6 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

There is an increasing need for practitioners with an interdisciplinary skill set that includes computer science. Our course provides students with first degrees in another subject the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary profile in order to meet this need. The course should also be of use to those who have worked in the field whilst holding degrees from other backgrounds.

The field of computer science has produced some of the most significant advances in technology over the last three decades and radically transformed business and industry practices on a global scale. It has applications in almost every area of study.

The course focuses on the School of Computer and Engineering Sciences' strengths, providing a cutting-edge curriculum in medical graphics, cybersecurity, robotics and AI, in addition to foundational computer science topics, such as software and web development. The course is delivered over three terms and is intended to assist students from diverse academic backgrounds in becoming computer scientists.

Entry Requirements

Honours Degree, 2:2 or higher in a non-computing discipline

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Potential job titles for graduating students include but are not limited to:

Software architect/engineer/programmer
Web developer
UX designer
AI developer
Digital analyst
Security manager/analyst/architect
VR developer
Robotics engineer/programmer

Module Details

Core Modules:

Software Development Techniques (20 Credits)
Software Studio (20 Credits)
User-Centred Design and User Experience (20 Credits)
Research Methods (20 Credits)
Databases and Security (20 Credits)

Optional Modules:

Research Project (60 Credits)
Robotics (20 Credits)
Programming for A1/Machine Learning (20 Credits)
Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing (20 Credits)
Bio-inspired Computing (20 Credits)

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