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Computer Science – (M.Sc.)
University of Bedfordshire
Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,695 - ≈ € 11,290 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Luton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | February, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bedfordshire
This course will help you gain an advanced level proficiency in computer science and internet applications. You will study to a high level online databases, intelligent agents, programming, cryptography, and cryptanalysis, network systems, distributed and parallel architectures, systems architecture and professional project management.
The course also actively seeks to enhance your employability through working on such key areas as problem solving, communication skills and teamwork.
As a student in the department of Computer Science and Technology, you will have access to industry standard equipment which forms part of what is among the best facilities in the country. The British Computer Society rated our labs as among the top 25 per cent in the UK. Our 450 workstations are loaded with specialist software which is specifically geared towards our computing students.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff are active in relevant research. During the Government's Research Assessment Exercise 2008, the University of Bedfordshire was recognised as 'internationally excellent' in the areas of Computer Science and Informatics.
Graduates of this Masters Degree are well-equipped to pursue a career in internet design, remote data access and management, remote method invocation and networking. The practical skills you will acquire during the course will also enable you to become a specialist consultant, project manager, business systems analyst, IT consultant or any other managerial level practitioner in computer science. You may also choose to continue your study into further research in this continually expanding and developing field.
During the course you will:
* Benefit from access to our Academic in Business Computing scheme by working on projects with local companies
* Work with our 64-node cluster and other state-of-the-art technology in an innovative distributed environment
* Gain a valuable breadth of experience in subjects that include secure communications, computer security, project management and intelligent agents
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
* Online database applications
* Intelligent agents
* Programming embedded systems
* Professional project management
* Systems architecture
* Network systems
* Distributed and parallel architectures
* Cryptography and cryptanalysis
Contents
The assessment strategy used is a balance of written reports, exams, practical (coursework) assignments and computer based assessment. The method used will depend on the nature of the subject being taught in the unit, and the most appropriate method has been chosen.
Coursework assignments typically incorporate formative feedback so that you can gain an insight into whether your work is meeting the necessary targets.
You must have passed 105 credits before undertaking the MSc project.
Educational Aims
The educational aims of the course are as follows:
* Development of analytical and evaluative skills in relation to core areas of Computer Science including the Modelling and Management of Information and Software
* Achievement of critical understanding of core Computer Science themes and subjects in both local, embedded and distributed (networked) environments
* Development of the necessary skills to apply knowledge within the various areas of Computer Science including Cryptography and Networking
* Development of the necessary skills to implement solutions based on the theoretical underpinning within the area of Computer Science both as an individual and as part of a professional team
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Requirements
For standard entry, applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent qualifications, or a postgraduate qualification, in a computer science related subject area. Example subjects may be first awards in Computing and Computer Science/Studies.
For mature applicants with non-standard academic profiles, entry and exemption on the basis of Accreditation by Prior Learning, certificated or experiential (APL/APEL) is available.
Special Entry Requirements
For international students, evidence of sufficient skill in English is required, with a minimum requirement being an IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of 580, or an equivalent score in TELAS, the University of Luton's own testing scheme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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