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Advanced Computer Systems Development – (M.Sc.)
University of the West of Scotland
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| Location: | Hamilton / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The field of computing and information technology has changed a great deal and become increasingly complex in recent years. The pace of change may make many computing/I.T. graduates and professionals feel that they have been unable to keep up with new developments in the field. This programme will bring degree-holders in relevant subject areas, or equivalently qualified computer professionals with significant experience, up-to-date in software and software development practices, enhancing their ability in the work setting.
In particular for employers it offers the ability to re-skill the workforce enabling them to implement new IT strategies or review current and developing trends to assess likely investment decisions. For employees it offers the ability to upgrade their skills and simultaneously enhance their qualifications.
The programme was designed with significant industrial input and represents the latest developments in computer systems analysis, design and implementation – the main areas of employment in the computing/IT sector
Contents
Students follow up to three or four modules in each trimester from a range of core topics, which will include objectoriented development; software project management; ethics for the IT professional; and research methods.
A range of options* will also be offered, which may include internet technologies, oracle database development, advanced oracle development, interactive system design, m-business, enterprise systems development, and games console development. Full-time students undertake three of four modules and part-time students undertake two or three modules in each trimester. Each module represents either 100 hours (with 10 credits) or 200 hours (with 20 credits) of student effort.
A student needs to get 60 credits (i.e. three core modules (40 credits in total) plus one optional module (20 credits)) for a Postgraduate Certificate award and 120 credits (i.e. four core modules (60 credits in total) plus three/four optional modules (60 credits in total)) for a Postgraduate Diploma award. In addition you will complete an individual project, equivalent to three 20-credit modules, for a Master award
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Requirements
Applicants should have a degree with a substantial computing element from a course such as Computing or IT. Graduates in a scientific or engineering discipline who have studied a significant component of technical computing at all, or most levels, will also be considered. Professionals with experience in computing or IT who wish to update their skills in this area will also find the course of interest.
It is essential that you have a good command of written and spoken English if you wish to excel in your studies. As a rough guide, a TOEFL score of 550 or above or an IELTS score of 6 or above (5 in each component) are acceptable as evidence of proficiency in English.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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