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PostgraduateCourse summary
Be a part of the technological breakthroughs of today that will shape the way we live tomorrow. Enhance your core computer science skills with practical learning in our state-of-the-art computer labs, working with the latest software such as Visual Studio Enterprise Edition. Take part in live programming and problem-solving workshops, creating software solutions. And choose from a range of topics to suit your career interests such as artificial intelligence (AI), multiple reality, real-time graphics, web-connected systems and robotics. You’ll consider the importance of ethics for practising computer scientists. And benefit from our strong industry links with organisations such as IBM, Microsoft and Jaguar Land Rover. Our Rather Useful Seminar series features guest talks by experts from across industry. Boost your CV by taking part in our other extra-curricular opportunities including hackathons and competitions like the Global Game Jam, UK and Ireland Programming Competition and Three Thing Game. This programme supports students with various levels of computing and programming practice experience but is particularly suited to those experienced in writing code at undergraduate level.
Modules
Core modules: Cutting Edge Concepts Commercial Development Practice Optional modules: Trustworthy Computing C++ Programming and Design Real-Time Graphics Object Oriented Design and Development Using C# Component-based Software Engineering Practice Dependable Reactive Real-time Systems Robotic Systems & AI Simulation & Concurrency Autonomous Robots Advanced AI All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Assessment method
This MSc programme is designed to support students with various levels of computing and programming practice experience. However, it is particularly suited to those with significant experience of writing code. There is a focus on the transition to further postgraduate study, with suitable content on professional skills and the importance of ethics for practising computer scientists. In lectures you’ll benefit from a range of techniques, from interpreting complex ideas through interactive discussions, to live programming or other problem-solving demonstrations. Our degrees are accredited by the British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT. The MSc programme fully meets the academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional and partial Chartered Engineer status. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. Teaching and learning - We place a strong emphasis on practical laboratory sessions. These will significantly develop your core computer science skills, and enhance your employability through exposure to commercial projects. As teamwork plays a key role in commercial software development and has great value as an employable skill, group work is used in a number of modules. Assessment - Practical coursework is the main form of assessment, and you will design, build and test software solutions to a variety of problems. Written coursework is used to complement this. The largest assessment is the dissertation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
International applicants
If you require a Student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other accepted English language proficiency qualifications. If your English currently does not reach the required standard, you may be interested in our pre-sessional English Language programmes.
Entry requirements
A minimum 2:2 Bachelor Honours (or international equivalent) in “Computer Science” or “Software Engineering” with at least 40 credits (or equivalent) of a high-level objected oriented programming language such as Java, C++ or C#. You will be required to submit a personal statement as a part of your application which sets out the extent of your programming experience, stating languages used and levels of proficiency in each. If you would like to discuss this with a member of academic staff who can help you to assess whether their degree will be sufficient preparation then we will be happy to arrange this. You can email the Postgraduate Admissions Team at [email protected]. In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group, if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved. In addition, existing undergraduate students at the University of Hull have a guaranteed ‘Fast Track’ route to any postgraduate programme, subject to meeting the entry criteria.
English language requirements
If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level. This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications acceptable by this University, please click here. If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses. Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.
Acceptable English language qualifications
https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements.aspx
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Subject to confirmation
Provider information
University of Hull
Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Hull
HU6 7RX