Course summary
The field of computer science has produced some of the most significant advances in technology over the last three decades and radically transformed business and industry practices on a global scale. It has applications in almost every area of study. There is an increasing need for practitioners with an interdisciplinary skillset that includes computer science. Our course provides students with first degrees in another subject the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary profile in order to meet this need. The course should also be of use to those who have worked in the field whilst holding degrees from other backgrounds. Why study this course with us? Our course focuses on the Department of Computer Science’s strengths, providing a cutting-edge curriculum in medical graphics, cybersecurity, robotics and AI, in addition to foundational computer science topics such as software and web development. There is also a monthly seminar programme in which leading experts present recent findings and introduce contemporary developments in the above and other areas. The Department’s commitment to part-time, evening delivery (as an additional alternative to full-time delivery) is particularly attractive to those in employment wishing to gain a postgraduate qualification. This provision is rare among competing institutions and one that has been successfully delivered at Chester for many years.
Modules
Core modules are: Dissertation, Research Methods, Software Development Techniques, Web Systems and Concepts of User Experience Optional Modules are (choose 2): Robotics, Bio-Inspired Computing, Virtual Environments, Penetration Testing and Active Defence, Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
Assessment method
Assessment takes place using roughly 10% exams and 90% coursework, although the precise ratio depends on module choices.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree or above in a discipline other than computer science is required. Applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course. International: Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts. We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also take into account appropriate work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see our website for current fee information
https://www1.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/postgraduate-fees/postgraduate-fees-2022-23
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ