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Computer Science – (M.Sc.)

Coventry University

Faculty of Engineering and Computing
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,450 -
Location: Coventry / United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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The MSc in Computer Science will be of particular relevance to graduates who have a first degree in computer science and now wish to extend their capability. We are committed to the advancement of computer science and its related fields. Research in the Faculty includes Pervasive Computing, Distributed Computing and Applications; Innovative Applications for Interactive Worlds Serious Games and Virtual Worlds.

Our research activities are strengthened by collaborations both within the University and externally with prestigious institutions such as the Serious Games Institute. These links provide a close interface between high-level applied academic research and leading edge technology companies in the fields associated with computing.

Careers open to you upon completion of this masters degree include:

* Software architect
* Software Consultant
* Software designer
* Systems analyst

Opportunities also exist to complete a PhD research degree upon completion of the master’s course:


Contents

The MSc in Computer Science programme curriculum consists of core topics and a substantial MSc project. Successful completion of both parts leads to an award of MSc in Computer Science. Completion of the taught modules without a project leads to an award of a Post Graduate Diploma.

The mandatory topics are as follows:

* Advanced Programming
* Computer Architectures and Principles
* Internet Systems Development
* Real-time and Embedded Systems
* Software Engineering Design

Plus a single academic 15 credit topic is studied, for example, Database Systems

The MSc Project

The Master of Computer Science postgraduate programme includes the completion an individual project. Guided by an expert tutor, the MSc project serves to provide a method of applying previous learning whilst further developing the skills necessary to carry out research and facilitate the acquisition of valuable professional experience integral to that of a computer science professional.

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Requirements

Entry requirements

To enter the course you need to have one of the following:

* a good Honours degree or an equivalent qualification in a computing discipline
* a relevant professional qualification of equivalent standard, eg BCS Professional Graduate Diploma, CEng, CIM Diploma
* an unclassified degree plus at least two years further study or professional experience

If you have no formal qualifications but have professional business or industrial experience, we will consider your application on its merits. If English is not your first language, you must also have English Language at IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 250, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

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