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Information Technology MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert – (M.Sc.)
De Montfort University
Faculty of Technology| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,260 - ≈ € 10,660 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of De Montfort University
This is a broad-ranging course that concentrates on the more technical aspects of modern computing. Covering object-oriented programming, networking, computer systems, database design, artificial intelligence and much more, the course exposes you to the latest tools, protocols and techniques.
The Information Technology MSc, Computing MSc and Information Systems Management MSc are very closely linked with a common first semester. This gives you the option of changing between these courses up until the Christmas vacation.
We invite applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds. The most essential requirements are an enthusiasm for the subject and an inquiring mind.
Career opportunities
Past students of the MSc in IT are now working in a wide variety of organisations all over the world, from small IT consultancies to large, multinational companies.
Typical roles include system administrators, software developers, network architects and research and development project leaders.
Teaching/assessment
Teaching includes formal lectures, tutorials and labs. You will also be expected to undertake independent study and research to support your assignments and dissertation. Assessment will be by various group and individual methods including exams, projects, presentations, written essays and reports.
Further information
To support our courses the faculty offers a wide range of facilities located in the Queens building and Gateway building on the Leicester city campus. Technology is able to provide industry standard equipment and software essential to a career in your chosen field.
Contents
This course can be studied either full-time over one year or part-time for two-six years, beginning in September each year (a January start date may also be available). There will be two or three-week vacations at Christmas/New Year (December/January) and Easter (March/April), and some students take a brief break in June/July before completing their dissertation.
First semester (October to January)
During the first semester you will study four modules:
* Object-Oriented Programming covers the theory and practice of modern programming, enabling you to design, develop and implement object-oriented programs
* Database Systems and Design addresses the analysis of data storage requirements and the design of complex databases to meet those requirements. The module makes extensive use of commercial and industrial case studies
* Computer Systems and Networks covers the technical infrastructure upon which modern computer systems and networks are run. It provides a sufficient level of understanding of hardware, operating systems, systems software, network protocols and topologies to enable you to appreciate the use of computer systems and networks in commerce and industry, to be able to construct a technical specification for a computer system, and to select an appropriate system
* Systems Analysis and Design covers the theory and practice of systems analysis and design. Extensive use of case studies allows the application of learnt techniques. Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools are used to support the use of analysis and design techniques.
Second semester (February to May)
During the second semester you will study four further modules:
* Research Methods, Professionalism and Ethics links the teaching of social, ethical, legal and professional issues with an overview of research approaches and methodologies. This module is important for your professional development and is also a central preparation for the Master's project/dissertation. Such an introduction to research paves the way for you to pursue a research degree and thereby contributes to your continued employability
* E-Commerce Software - A highly practical module that addresses topics ranging from core internet standards and technologies through to the design and construction of transactional e-commerce applications. Covers a range of technologies used to develop e-commerce applications. Specific topics typically change each year to reflect developments and innovations in this fast-moving field, but in recent years has included JSP, Java Beans and JDBC
* Advanced Networks focuses on very high-speed networks, which carry integrated multi-service traffic such as voice, video and data. Quality of service requirements for various types of traffic are considered, together with fixed and cellular technologies and the role each plays in providing broadband infrastructures. Network protocols are explained and contrasted, and problems of network interconnection and recent developments such as intelligent networks are also covered
* Artificial Intelligence develops your knowledge of the theoretical foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and underpins this with practical implementation of a range of AI problem solving techniques.
Third semester (June to September)
During the final semester you will work on your project/dissertation, chosen by you and agreed with your project supervisor. Part-time students normally choose to work on their project over an entire academic year.
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Requirements
You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject. If you don't have formal academic qualifications but have extensive industry experience your application will be considered on an individual basis.
Students whose first language is not English and/or have not been taught and examined solely in an English medium will generally need to provide evidence of their English language in the form of an IELTS or recognised equivalent examination The score required is typically IELTS 6.0 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught courses within the Faculty of Technology.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
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