Course summary
If you want to move into the computing and information systems field, or if computing plays an increasing part in your role, the MSc Computing and Information Systems is ideal personal development. This postgraduate computing course is designed for people who have little or no previous experience or specific qualifications in computing or information technology, though you should have some related experience or skills that you wish to build upon. We place emphasis on the effective use, design and development of software for information systems. You will become skilled in programming and learn how to design and implement information systems. MSc Computing and Information Systems graduates have relevant, up-to-date knowledge, along with the professional and technical skills needed to develop, manage and employ information systems applications in a range of organisations.
Modules
Principles of Computing Software Development Project Management and Research Methodology ICT Systems Development Big Data and Analytics One optional module from: GIS Principles and Practice Security Management Network Security MSc Project: the development and evaluation of a significant application or task of your choice, related to the course
Assessment method
Assessment is through coursework and some involve coursework and an examination; research project and major project.
Entry requirements
This course is designed for graduates with a minimum 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a connected subject; it is not suitable for people who have a degree in computing; the course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL