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Computing – (M.Sc.)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,074 - ≈ € 17,864 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cardiff University
Designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline, this one-year programme attracts students from diverse career and subject areas who wish to be introduced to the skills required for a technical computing role. The MSc Computing programme supports the technical abilities needed to develop effective software and systems. The world’s dependency on complex IT means that the skills you will learn on this course are highly valuable.
Through this programme you will get a first hand understanding of what computational systems can achieve and the vital problem solving role of software. You will learn, practice and demonstrate the professional skills required by all software engineers, individually or as a part of a team, when developing a software solution.
Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™.
Special Features
* a conversion course as well as an accredited course.
* The opportunity to complement the discipline in which you graduated with the discipline of Computing.
* The facility to tailor the course to your interests by the selection of advanced option modules.
* Flexible choice of project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School; fulfilling a business need; reflecting your own interest.
* Recognised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Contents
Available Modules
* Computational Systems
* Dissertation
* Distributed and Cloud Computing
* E-Commerce and Innovation
* Human Centric Computing
* Information Modelling and Database Systems
* Information Processing in Python
* Object Oriented Development with Java
* Software Engineering
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Requirements
Suitable for graduates in a discipline other than computing.
The programme is open to computer literate applicants who have at least a second class Honours degree, or an equivalent professional qualification or experience, in a subject other than Computing.
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 B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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