MSc Computing

MSc Computing

Business and personal dependency on computer systems has never been greater. This dependency brings with it new issues to deal with on a daily basis - the evolution of ideas, security issues, design issues, to name but a few.

This new industry-facing MSc aims to provide an opportunity for postgraduate study for those whose first degree is not in computing, or for those whose degree in computing was awarded some years ago. The course will give students the skills needed to become a practising IT professional. It provides a challenging but stimulating course for highly motivated people who wish to acquire theoretical and practical skills in computing.

A rigorous programming and database course is accompanied by a variety of compulsory core modules providing core knowledge required to be effective in the computing industry, plus a number of optional modules covering additional specialised subjects. Students will also undertake a project during the summer, which will typically involve the design and implementation of a significant piece of software.

Key facts

• Opportunity to study a wide variety of topics in depth
• Optional modules enable you to develop specialist skills in a variety of areas
• Lecture/tutorial and practical sessions are enhanced with additional, resource-rich, online materials allowing you to continue independent learning through a variety of approaches
• Taught by staff leading research into the areas of the internet and computer networks
• Research activities are associated with the university’s computing research centre, CARDS

Course duration

Full-time
1 year
Location: Wrexham campus
Start month: September/February

Career opportunities

On completion of this course students would typically be equipped to undertake a career in the software development industry, or work in network or database support and development. Possible other professional development options might include further specialist masters or research degree study.

Course content

The course comprises:

• Four compulsory taught modules
• Two taught, optional specialist modules (drawing from three specialist themes, each related to a different aspect of computing)
• A project dissertation module Personal Development Planning is an integral part of the learning process of each element of the programme.
• Software Development:  Object Oriented Programming
• Database Systems
• Postgraduate Study and Research Methods
• Future & Emerging Technology
• Dissertation/ Research Project

Options: 

• IT Project Management
• Professional Challenges in Computing
• Multimedia Development Environments
• Applied Sound and Music Production
• Networking Hardware & Software
• Networking Techniques & Technologies
• Commercial Website Design & Development
• Web and Mobile Application Development

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for this course is an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a subject other than Computer Science. In some cases applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references.