Course summary
The computing sector is continuously evolving, so the need to develop and maintain your skills to ensure you remain at the forefront is essential.
- This industry-focused programme is specifically designed for graduates from computing disciplines to take the next step and hone their skills to meet contemporary industrial and commercial needs, by studying essential core subjects and specialist, modern, in-demand areas.
- Mixing a variety of study methods, including lectures and tutorials with online modules, students will also be required to undertake personal study.
- You will also be able to investigate cutting-edge technologies, implement and test novel solutions, or develop and analyse original areas of associated technology as part of your dissertation.
- Opportunity to study a variety of skills in depth, ranging from commercial programming and mobile application development to computer networking.
- Lectures/tutorials and practical sessions are enhanced with additional online modules, allowing you to continue independent learning through a variety of approaches.
- Taught by staff leading research into the areas of application development and computer networks.
- Research activities are associated with the university’s research centre.
- Learning progresses from design and development, to the building and debugging of applications and networks.
- Options to take external Cisco certification qualifications.
Modules
Students will study 6 core modules of 20 credits each, followed by a 60 credit dissertation, making a total of 180 credits. Modules Security and Risk Management Postgraduate Study & Research Methods Networking Hardware and Software Internet and Mobile Application Development Software Development - Object Oriented Programming Technological Horizon-Scanning Dissertation The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Students will be assessed through a variety of coursework projects throughout the course, culminating in a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. There will also be an opportunity to take the Cisco certification examination. Teaching and learning Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Entry requirements
The standard entry requirements for these programmes are an honours degree of at least 2:2 classification in a Computer Science related subject area, or equivalent in any science-based degree with a strong computing and/or engineering element. In some cases, applicants with substantial commercial or industrial experience can be accepted, subject to interview and references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5940 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £5940 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £5940 | Whole course |
| Wales | £5940 | Whole course |
| International | £12500 | Whole 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW