Course summary

Empowering you with essential computing knowledge, this Computer Science (MSc) programme is designed to shape you into a proficient software developer. With a focus on practical applications, it enables you to leverage your academic background to create relevant computer applications. We are committed to producing workplace-ready professionals by emphasising disciplined software development methodologies. As an Aston Online student, you’ll enjoy free access to a vast range of journals, articles, and reports through Aston’s e-library - featuring major publishers such as Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Cambridge University Press, and Wiley. What you will learn

• Systematic understanding of the software development process: Develop a systematic understanding of the software development process, and the associated theoretical underpinning skills needed to support sound analysis, design and delivery of technology solutions in practice.

• An understanding of IT: Through professional project work, you will gain professional experience and a wide perspective on IT.

• Software and information systems engineering capabilities: Our Computer Science (MSc) programme equips you with practical software and information systems engineering capabilities based on well-founded principles.

• Become an industry-ready professional: Gain the ability to communicate in an IT context as an industry-accredited professional. Graduate with a professional level of transferable skills.

• Respond to challenging computing problems: Effectively respond to computing challenges of the business world, and embark on a successful career in computing and IT with the potential to reach leadership roles.