Expand+The aim of this taught Master Degree programme is to produce graduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, with highly developed research capability, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to enable their professional develop...

Hide-The aim of this taught Master Degree programme is to produce graduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practice, with highly developed research capability, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to enable their professional development in the IT industry. This programme has been partially funded by the HEA IT Investment Fund.

Graduates wishing to extend their breadth and depth of knowledge in both the technical and managerial aspects of software development, and their ability to instigate and manage research projects, are suitable candidates for this programme. The programme offers an up-skilling opportunity for practicing software developers who have worked in industry for a number of years and now wish to broaden or update their technical knowledge and formalise their management skills. Recent graduates will also find the programme a natural and complementary progression from their undergraduate degree programme.

Students who successfully complete the programme, with the exception of the Research project, will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.

The programme starts in January. Admission is via Portfolio and Interview. Details of the admissions process will be published in September.

Graduates will be capable of:

•Designing, managing and developing complex quality-assured software systems;

•Identifying computing problems that require further research and developing research strategies for the investigation of these problems;

•Analysing and critically evaluating emerging technologies and trends in the computing industry from a business opportunity perspective;

•Taking responsibility for the work of individuals and groups, and behave developed a high level of competence in initiating, leading and managing technology projects and processes.

Expand+Stage 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Software Process Management
Software Design and Validation
Computer Science ( Part 1 of 2 )

Elective (students will select one elective)
Medical Device Software ( Part 1 of 2 )
Pervasive & Mobile Computing ( ...

Hide-Stage 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory
Software Process Management
Software Design and Validation
Computer Science ( Part 1 of 2 )

Elective (students will select one elective)
Medical Device Software ( Part 1 of 2 )
Pervasive & Mobile Computing ( Part 1 of 2 )

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory
Research Methods and Innovation
Human Computer Interaction
Computer Science ( Part 2 of 2 )

Elective (continuation of elective selected in semester1)
Medical Device Software ( Part 2 of 2 )
Pervasive & Mobile Computing ( Part 2 of 2 )

Stage 1 / Semester 3

Mandatory
Research Project

Expand+Progression Opportunities:

The Master of Science in Computing will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your interests in an IT career. Typical career paths include software engineering, software design, systems support engineer, ...

Hide-Progression Opportunities:

The Master of Science in Computing will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your interests in an IT career. Typical career paths include software engineering, software design, systems support engineer, software engineering researcher, and project management. Advanced interaction design and evaluation, analysis and visualisation of data from medical sensor devices and pervasive systems, and advanced computational techniques are extensively covered opening a vast range of industrial and research based employment opportunities.