Computer Science (MSc)

Attendance & duration

Full-time: 1 year (Autumn entry) or 1.5 years (Spring entry)

Part-time: 2 years

Start dates

Full-time (day): September or February

Part-time (day): September or February

COST

Full-time
UK and EU students: £7,200
International students: £10,800

Part-time
UK and EU students: £800 per 20 credit module



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Overview

The course has been designed for recent computing graduates and mature applicants with extensive relevant work-related experience who want to further and/or formalise their expertise to the highly recognised master level.

Its aim is to provide a specific set of the computing body of knowledge, technical and soft skills with particular emphasis on those areas which are - at the time of delivery - considered as core for a career in the profession.

The study programme is academically rigorous, yet gentle and flexible. In addition to core modules, a number of optional modules may be selected from other masters programmes in the Faculty of Computing. Students are also allowed to transfer to other MSc courses in the Faculty if they develop interests in a specialist area at a later date.

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Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Normally a second class Honours degree in computer science, software engineering, computing or an equivalent OR successful completion of Pre-Masters in Computing and Technology. Applicants with extensive and relevant work-related experience are also actively encouraged to apply.

Course contents

Course structure

Students will take five core modules (5 x 20credits), one optional module (20 credits), and an MSc project (60 credits)

Core modules
• Object Oriented Design and Programming
• Relational and Object Database Development
• Web, Cloud and Pervasive Computing
• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Research and Development Skills

Optional modules subject to availability and pre-requisites include
• Information Security
• Mobile Application Design and Development
• Software Engineering Processes
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Project Management
• Data Mining for Business Intelligence
• Mathematical Models and Methods
• Work Related Learning

Teaching methods

Each taught module is organised around the weekly sessions of direct contact. This is expected to be supplemented by directed reading, investigation, and private study. The direct contact includes formal lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case studies, presentations, and supervised tutorials.

Assessment

Students are assessed by a mixture of examinations, practical projects, in-course written work, group design critiques and presentations, and a final MSc project.

Careers

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in IT industry, public and financial services, especially in the areas of software development (incl. database, mobile and web application development), as well as IT consultancy and project management. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research study e.g. PhD, or embark on an industry-based research career.