Masters Degrees (Internet)

This course builds on the curriculum of the graduate certificate to provide you with advanced skills and detailed knowledge in a major area of specialisation of particular value to you. You will graduate with advanced skills in using the Internet for research, communication and interaction. These skills, set in the context of your learning about the Internet, will ensure that you are highly capable and employable within Internet-related industries.

You will major in internet communications, internet content management, internet design or internet training and development. Your chosen major will appear in your degree title when you graduate.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Internet Communications, you may transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Internet Communications and subsequently enrol in the masters degree.

Professional recognition

Our internet studies program is a member of the Internet Industry Association and the Internet Society (Australia).

Career opportunities

Our graduates find work in web design and development, in independent online businesses, and as members of the media industry as it develops to include and prioritise the online world. Because of the open structure of the course, they can add almost any skill or knowledge to their core Internet learning. The course provides graduates with the chance to shape and manage their own careers and become leaders in using and managing the internet in our society.

Our graduates are well positioned to undertake management, operational and policy work concerning the Internet, giving informed advice, making good decisions, and basing their professional work in a deeper understanding of the profound changes that the internet is bringing.

This course will assist your career development and allow you to take up new employment opportunities. You will then be able to help our society harness the technological development of the internet for practical and valuable social uses.

Credit for previous study

Applications for credit for recognised learning (CRL) are assessed on an individual basis. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Notes

This course is designed to be studied primarily part-time, using the Internet for all of your learning, to accommodate the needs of today’s busy postgraduate students.

2016 Curtin International Scholarships: Merit Scholarship

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high-impact research and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connecting to workplaces of tomorrow.

Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015, the University is also ranked 25th in the world for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 Curtin also received an overall five-star excellence rating in the QS stars rating.

Curtin University strives to give high achieving international students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised education through offering the Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will give you up to 25 per cent of your first year tuition fees and if you enrol in an ELB program at Curtin English before studying at Curtin, you will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your Curtin English fees.

For full details and terms and conditions of this scholarship, please visit: curtin.edu/int-scholarships and click on Merit.

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INSTITUTE FOR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

You will gain business orientated qualification and skill set development based on Internet technologies and have the opportunity for combining Internet technologies with business possibilities that is one of the fastest evolving trends in the world.
This programme will provide you with knowledge and expertise in Internet systems and technologies with basic and advanced levels of business aspects for not only providing the usual Internet service businesses, but also for generating new Internet business opportunities. Technological expertise and the business angle provided in this programme will give you the necessary qualification to further your career in either technology development fields or technology management with possible new business and entrepreneurship development opportunities.

The programme will allow for creation of business minded technologists as well as technology minded business people for the design of Future Internet architectures, systems, and business models.

See the website http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/study/institutes-programmes/internet-technologies-with-business/

Programme Aims

a) Develop students’ knowledge and expertise in Internet systems and technologies through practical application analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time

b) Develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the Internet service businesses, including the ability to spot trends and gaps in the market and to develop ideas that respond to identified needs

c) Develop students’ critical thinking in order to evaluate the factors affecting the success of the innovation process

d) Use action-based learning to provide individuals and teams with employment skills essential to the digital/tech industry

Programme Structure

To complete the MSc Internet Technologies with Business students must complete 8 x 15 credit modules. Students must choose and complete 2 of the Glendonbrook optional modules and 3 of the Digital Technologies optional modules to complete the MSc Internet Technologies with Business. 2 of these modules must be completed in semester 1 and 3 in semester 2. All students must complete a Dissertation worth 60 credits.

ASSESSMENT

Modules are assessed primarily by exams and also include a combination of group exercises, presentations and time-constrained coursework and assignments with varying levels of weighting depending on the nature of each module.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Your Loughborough University MSc in Internet Technologies with Business will equip you with key technologies and skills on how to combine Internet technologies to create services with viable business options. Graduates are expected to develop their own start-ups, join new SMEs or work at established Internet technology and telecommunication companies. Graduates will also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and career prospects further by undertaking an MRes or PhD programme.

COMPULSORY MODULES

- Collaborative Project
- Internet and Communication Networks
- Internet of Things and Applications
- Dissertation

OPTIONAL MODULES

Choose two of the Glendonbrook optional modules and three of the Digital Technologies optional modules
- Innovation Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Intellectual Property
- Strategy and Planning
- Understanding Business Failure
- Introduction to Programming and MatLab
- Mobile Broadband and Wireless Networks
- Media Applications Design and Quality of Experience
- Funding

Find more information on modules here http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/study/institutes-programmes/internet-technologies-with-business/

Scholarships

We are investing over half a million pounds (£0.5m) in our scholarship and bursary scheme to support your studies at Loughborough University London in 2017. This package of support celebrates and rewards excellence, innovation and community. Our ambition is to inspire students of the highest calibre and from all backgrounds and nationalities to study with us and benefit from the wider Loughborough University experience and network. Our range of scholarships, bursaries and support packages are available to UK, EU and international students.View the sections below to discover which scholarship options are right for you.

What's on offer for 2017?
Inspiring Success Programme
-For unemployed and underemployed* graduates living in the East London Growth Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest
-Award value: 100% off your tuition fees
-We are joining forces with The London Legacy Development Company to offer a two day programme of specialist support for graduates, including workshops, skills seminars and networking opportunities to increase students' employability and support those looking to enter into postgraduate education.
-Eligibility: At the end of the programme, eight students will be selected for a 100% scholarship to study a masters course of their choice at our London campus in September 2017.

Dean's Award for Enterprise
-For students looking for the skills and support to launch a new business
-Award value: 90% off fees to launch your business idea
-Eligibility: The award will be given at the discretion of the Dean and the Senior Leadership Team, based on a one-page submission of your business idea.

East London Community Scholarship
-For any students who obtained their GCSE’s or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) from The Growth Boroughs – Barking and Dagenham, Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest
-Award value: 50% off your tuition fees
-Eligibility: Competitive scholarship based on one-page submission showing your contribution to our community.

Alumni Bursary
-For all Loughborough University alumni
-Award value: 20% off your tuition fees
-Eligibility: International and UK/EU alumni holding a current offer for LoughboroughExcellence Scholarship
-For international and UK/EU high achieving students
-Eligibility: Any student holding a high 2:1 or first class undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised high quality institution will be considered.

Find information on scholarships here http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/study/scholarships-and-bursaries/

Find out how to apply here http://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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The Graduate Certificate in Internet Communications provides you with an opportunity to learn some of the key aspects of the human dimensions of the internet - how people network, collaborate, and share information through internet communications, media and design.

Depending on your choice of units, you will develop skills in creating, maintaining and/or managing online communications for personal and commercial interactions, as well as gain knowledge of the social and cultural contexts of those interactions.

The course has an interdisciplinary approach: you can develop skills in websites, public communication, social network management, collaboration via virtual organisations, and web media production. At the same time, you will learn about the political, economic and social changes associated with the internet. Building on your existing qualification, this course can provide the knowledge and skills to help you become an astute, engaged professional communicator via the internet.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Internet Communications, you may transfer to the Graduate Diploma of Internet Communications and then enrol in the masters degree.

Professional recognition

Our Internet Studies program is a member of the Internet Industry Association and the Internet Society (Australia).

Career opportunities

Our graduates find work in web design and development, in independent online businesses, and as members of the media industry as it develops to include and prioritise the online world. Because of the open structure of the course, they can add almost any skill or knowledge to their core Internet learning. The course provides graduates with the chance to shape and manage their own careers and become leaders in using and managing the Internet in our society.

Our graduates are well positioned to undertake management, operational and policy work concerning the Internet, giving informed advice, making good decisions, and basing their professional work in a deeper understanding of the profound changes that the Internet is bringing.

This course will assist your career development and allow you to take up new employment opportunities. You will then be able to help our society harness the technological development of the Internet for practical and valuable social uses.

Credit for previous study

Applications for credit for recognised learning (CRL) are assessed on an individual basis. Students whose prior learning is recognised will usually still be required to complete 100 credit points to obtain the graduate certificate but will be permitted to study alternative units to those for which they have been granted credit for recognised learning.

Other notes

This course is designed to be studied primarily part-time, using the Internet for all of your learning, to accommodate the needs of today’s busy postgraduate students.

2016 Curtin International Scholarships: Merit Scholarship

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high-impact research and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connecting to workplaces of tomorrow.

Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015, the University is also ranked 25th in the world for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 Curtin also received an overall five-star excellence rating in the QS stars rating.

Curtin University strives to give high achieving international students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised education through offering the Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will give you up to 25 per cent of your first year tuition fees and if you enrol in an ELB program at Curtin English before studying at Curtin, you will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your Curtin English fees.

For full details and terms and conditions of this scholarship, please visit: curtin.edu/int-scholarships and click on Merit.

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This course extends the work done in the graduate diploma, adding more advanced individual project, production and/or research work. You will complete at least 33 per cent, and up to 50 per cent, of your studies by research or applied research.

You will select a major as in the graduate diploma, but will experience increased autonomy and self-management in your learning in the last four units of this course.

The internet communications postgraduate courses provide you with the chance to study the most important socio-technological phenomenon of the late 20th and early 21st century: the internet.

This program is designed to provide you with relevant and useful knowledge for your current or planned professional life. You will learn essential skills and develop deeper understandings of the growth, uses and application of the internet in many fields, with a particular emphasis on the creative communication of ideas in knowledge networks and the establishment of web presence through social media.

You will add specific internet knowledge and skills to your existing proficiencies and abilities. Creative overlap between current employment or personal interests and study is encouraged. The program has been designed specifically to allow you to study in a way that best suits you, with an emphasis on the specialised skills and knowledge you want.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Internet Communications, you may transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Internet Communications and subsequently enrol in the masters degree.

Professional recognition

Our internet studies program is a member of the Internet Industry Association and the Internet Society (Australia).

Career opportunities

Our graduates find work in web design and development, in independent online businesses, and as members of the media industry as it develops to include and prioritise the online world. Because of the open structure of the course, they can add almost any skill or knowledge to their core Internet learning. The course provides graduates with the chance to shape and manage their own careers and become leaders in using and managing the internet in our society.

Our graduates are well-positioned to undertake management, operational and policy work concerning the Internet, giving informed advice, making good decisions, and basing their professional work in a deeper understanding of the profound changes that the internet is bringing. You may develop expertise in the use of web communication, media, social media, digital production, online communication and in other industries.

This course will assist your career development and allow you to take up new employment opportunities. You will then be able to help our society harness the technological development of the internet for practical and valuable social uses.

Credit for previous study

Applications for credit for recognised learning (CRL) are assessed on an individual basis. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Notes

This course is designed to be studied primarily part-time, using the internet for all of your learning, to accommodate the needs of today’s busy postgraduate students.

2016 Curtin International Scholarships: Merit Scholarship

Curtin University is an inspiring, vibrant, international organisation, committed to making tomorrow better. It is a beacon for innovation, driving advances in technology through high-impact research and offering more than 100 practical, industry-aligned courses connecting to workplaces of tomorrow.

Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015, the University is also ranked 25th in the world for universities under the age of 50 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 Curtin also received an overall five-star excellence rating in the QS stars rating.

Curtin University strives to give high achieving international students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised education through offering the Merit Scholarship. The Merit Scholarship will give you up to 25 per cent of your first year tuition fees and if you enrol in an ELB program at Curtin English before studying at Curtin, you will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your Curtin English fees.

For full details and terms and conditions of this scholarship, please visit: curtin.edu/int-scholarships and click on Merit.

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The programme aims to give students a general understanding of all aspects of telecommunications networks and the Internet. The course covers techniques, mechanisms, protocols and network architectures. The programme starts from covering basic principles of communications systems and extends to architectural aspects and design of future packet-switched networks.

Key benefits

- Located in the heart of London.

- Develop a detailed technical knowledge of current practice in wireless systems and networks.

- Covers aspects related to both wireless and wireline networks since in the future Internet access will be supported by a combination of different wireless and wireline technologies.

- Taught modules closely linked with research expertise in the scope area.

Visit the website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/telecommunications-and-internet-technology-msc.aspx

Course detail

- Description -

The MSc in Telecommunications & Internet Technology aims to provide students with an appreciation of the evolution of mobile technology and Internet protocols together with a detailed understanding of the key technologies that will support the ecosystem of the future Internet. The programme provides a holistic view on the technologies and related architectural paradigms for the evolution of the Internet to the Mobile Internet. The key strength of the programme is the close link with the state-of-the-art research environment at the Centre for Telecommunications Research at King’s College London that provide a rich intellectual environment for students to achieve their goals and be highly competitive in their employability aspects.

In addition to the taught modules students are required to complete an individual project (and write a Thesis) to be eligible for the award of the MSc degree.

- Course purpose -

Undoubtedly, the growth of mobile and wireless communication systems and networks over the last few years has been explosive. Interestingly enough, this growth is taking place all over the world providing in both developed and developing countries. Therefore, in this very dynamic industry the prospects of personnel recruitment with well rounded knowledge are significant. The aim of the course is to provide the next generation of engineers that will manage and steer the developments in these new emerging Internet technologies.

- Course format and assessment -

Eight modules assessed by written examinations. The modules may contain an obligatory coursework component. Assessment of written final projects (i.e. Thesis). Candidates who fail to complete the dissertation successfully may be considered for the award of a PG Dip.

Required modules:

- Individual Project
- Network Theory
- Optical Communications
- Telecommunications Networks I
- Telecommunications Networks II

Career prospects

Re-engineering the Internet towards its evolution to the Wireless Internet is the current driver of research efforts in both academia and research and development sectors in industry. Graduates from our programme will be very well placed to proceed into employment in both mobile network operators and industrial manufacturers of mobile/wireless network equipment. Due to close links with the current research efforts in the scope areas, graduates are also well placed to further their academic studies towards MPhil and PhD degrees.

How to apply: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/taught-courses.aspx

About Postgraduate Study at King’s College London:

To study for a postgraduate degree at King’s College London is to study at the city’s most central university and at one of the top 20 universities worldwide (2015/16 QS World Rankings). Graduates will benefit from close connections with the UK’s professional, political, legal, commercial, scientific and cultural life, while the excellent reputation of our MA and MRes programmes ensures our postgraduate alumni are highly sought after by some of the world’s most prestigious employers. We provide graduates with skills that are highly valued in business, government, academia and the professions.

Scholarships & Funding:

All current PGT offer-holders and new PGT applicants are welcome to apply for the scholarships. For more information and to learn how to apply visit: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/funding/sources

Free language tuition with the Modern Language Centre:

If you are studying for any postgraduate taught degree at King’s you can take a module from a choice of over 25 languages without any additional cost. Visit: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc

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The MSc in Social Science of the Internet degree has a highly multi-disciplinary focus, providing students from a wide variety of backgrounds with an in-depth understanding of the social science concepts, theories and methods required to undertake research or policy analysis about the Internet. It is available as a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 year) programme.


The degree is designed for:

Students intending to focus on Internet-related research in the further pursuit of a doctoral degree in information, communication, or any of the social sciences.

Students wishing to gain the skills and knowledge needed for professional careers in leading technology companies, consulting firms, and the wide variety of businesses that increasingly need employees who understand technology and how people use it;

Students wishing to pursue a career in Internet communications policy or regulation;

Professionals working in Internet-related fields, and who wish to gain a broader understanding of the societal aspects of its design or use.

Students take a combination of examined core and option papers and produce a 10,000-15,000 word thesis on a research topic agreed with an academic supervisor. After completing the degree, students will have gained an in-depth understanding of the main disciplinary, theoretical and methodological debates on key Internet issues. Read what our alumni say about the programme.

Why study at the Oxford Internet Institute?

The OII is a dynamic and innovative centre for Internet-related research and teaching, located in a world-leading traditional research university. Our faculty work at the cutting-edge of their fields, and this innovative research is fully reflected in their course teaching. As a fully multi-disciplinary department, we offer our students the opportunity to study academic, practical and policy-related issues that can only be understood by drawing on contributions from across many different fields.

The department’s busy calendar of seminars and events brings the most important people in the Internet world to the OII, allowing students to engage with the ‘bleeding edge’ of scholarship and debates around the Internet. Students also take full advantage of the unparalleled resources available at the University including world-ranking research facilities and libraries, and a busy student scene. With over 200 student societies across the University, whatever your interests or level (whether sporting, music, politics, journalism, etc.) there will probably be a group of students with similar interests.


After the OII

Employers recognize the value of a degree from the University of Oxford, and our MSc graduates secure excellent positions in industry, government, NGOs, or go on to pursue doctoral studies at top universities. For example, non-academic destinations of graduates have included companies such as Google and Facebook, smaller start-ups like Academia.edu, as well as regulatory positions and consultancy. MSc alumni have also progressed to further graduate study at institutions such as Harvard, Princeton and LSE as well as other social science departments at the University of Oxford.

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The MSc in Internet Systems and e-Business is a taught programme aimed at all graduates who want to train in modern computing. It provides an opportunity to acquire the skills required to pursue a career in Internet-based information systems. The programme is also suitable for those who have been in industry or other employment, possibly involving increasing recent work with IT, and now want to improve their career by means of formal training and a recognised qualification. The programme starts with an introduction to programming and then covers key details of software engineering and Internet technology.

Course Structure

Seven taught modules and then a dissertation module of approximately two months over the summer.

Core Modules

-Object-Oriented Programming in Java and UML
-Software Engineering for the Internet
-Distributed Computing
-Enterprise and Distributed Systems
-Research Methods and Professional Issues
-Web Technology
-Digital Imaging
-Dissertation

Learning and Teaching

The MSc in Internet Systems and e-Business is a full-time taught programme aimed at all graduates who want to train in modern computing. It provides an opportunity to acquire the skills required to pursue a career in Internet-based information systems. The programme is also suitable for those who have been in industry or other employment, possibly involving increasing recent work with IT, and now want to improve their career by means of formal training and a recognised qualification. Students are registered for 12 months from the course start date at the beginning of October each academic year. The programme starts with an introduction to programming and then covers key details of software engineering and Internet technology.

The programme consists of seven lecture/tutorial based core modules plus a research project. The two modules in Object Oriented Programming, and Web Technology, each feature 18 hours of lectures plus 8 hours of tutorial contact time.

The three modules in Digital Imaging, Distributed Computing and Research Methods and Professional Issues each feature 12 hours of lectures plus 8 hours of tutorial contact time. The lecture module on Software Engineering for the Internet has 20 hours of tutorials. The lecture module on Enterprise and Distributed Systems use a variety of teaching methods. It might typically feature 24 hours of lectures, 8 hours of tutorials and a total of 91 hours of laboratory/practical classes. The total contact hours for all 7 of these modules is therefore 96 hours of lectures, 68 hours of tutorials and 91 hours of laboratory/practical classes.

A major individual research project is also undertaken during the course under the guidance of an appropriate staff supervisor. This provides an open-ended challenge to each individual student. Regular meetings are held with the supervisor to discuss project progress and planning issues. At the end of the project students are required to submit a dissertation documenting their project work. Students should expect to have around 5 hours of contact time with their supervisors over the course of their research projects.

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The Internet Engineering MSc is a broad programme encompassing all the fundamental components of the Internet. Graduates acquire the skills necessary to design, manage and maintain the networks that will build the Future Internet, placing them in a prime position at the forefront of this rapidly changing field.

Degree information

Students develop an understanding of the evolving networks and applications using the internet protocol. Particular attention is given to the convergence of telecommunications and data networks into 'all IP'-carrier grade networks. The programme offers specialisms including fundamental network design, applications and services, and security and network management.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of six core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Core modules
-Introduction to Telecommunications Networks
-Mobile Communications Systems
-Software for Network and Services Design
-Internet of Things
-Introduction to IP Networks
-Professional Development Module: Transferable Skills (not credit bearing)

Optional modules
-Communications System Modelling
-Network and Services Management
-Telecommunications Business Environment
-Optical Transmission and Networks
-Network Planning and Operations
-Wireless Communications Principles

Dissertation/report
All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 12,000 words.

Teaching and learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of formal lectures, guest lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and workshop sessions and project work. Assessment is through unseen written examination, coursework, design exercises and the research project.

Careers

In the next 15 years, all of the facets of our life will be "online". Our health (bio-sensors, health records), entertainment (games, 3D TV, Virtual Reality), security (children GPS tracking, CCTV) and other social interactions will use fascinating internet applications that are only now being envisaged. Our graduates will be in a prime position at the forefront of this revolution by having in-depth knowledge of all of its components.

Recent graduates have gone on to become graduate engineers, R&D engineers and network services engineers at companies including France Telecom, BT, Huawei, Cisco, Motorola and PwC.

Top career destinations for this degree:
-Network Engineer, Ocado Ltd
-Research Degree: Computer Science, University College London (UCL)
-IT Development Officer, China Unicoms
-IT Network Development Engineer, BSkyB
-Software Engineer, Air Watch

Employability
The Internet Engineering MSc programme provides a broad and comprehensive coverage of the technological and scientific foundations of telecommunications networks and services, from the physical layer to the application layer. A strong emphasis is given to mobile and wireless communications and the latest standards in these areas (LTE, WiMAX, IEEE 802 family of standards). Students study both the theoretical foundations of all related technologies but also carry out extensive practical assignments in several related areas.

Why study this degree at UCL?

UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering is one of the most highly rated electronic engineering research departments in the UK. Our research and teaching ethos is based on understanding the fundamentals and working at the forefront of technology development.

This MSc offers a wide variety of modules that include the physical layer (optical, wireless), the Internet layer (routing, congestion control, traffic engineering), the application layer (codecs, security) and the "business layer" (regulation, business opportunities).

Lectures are delivered by world-class researchers in all these fields with regular lectures from the main industrial leaders in the telecommunications industry.

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An MSc in Computing & Internet Systems will improve your ability to solve challenging computing-related problems arising in the context of the Internet. Delivered by the Department of Informatics, which has an enviable reputation for research-led teaching and project supervision from leading experts in their field.

Key benefits

- Unrivalled location in the heart of London giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies, including the BCS Chartered Institute for IT, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

- The programme covers a diverse range of topics ranging from information management to development of applications that support organisational and business processes.

- Develops critical awareness and appreciation of the changing role of computing in society, motivating graduates to pursure continuing professional development and further research.

- Access to speakers of international repute through seminars and external lectures, enabling students to keep abreast of emerging knowledge in advanced computing and related fields.

Visit the website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/computing-and-internet-systems-msc.aspx

Course detail

- Description -

This programme provides students with the advanced skills to solve computational problems arising in the context of the internet. It is built around taught core modules on the internet and internet technologies such as computing networks, distributed systems, information security and database systems which are complemented by a wide range of optional modules that relate to various aspects of computing. The final part of the programme is an individual project which is closely linked with the Department's research activities.

- Course purpose -

For graduates with a substantial background in Computer Science, this programme will enhance your ability to solve a broad range of challenging computing-related problems and gain a broad introduction to aspects of the Internet. Research for your individual project will provide valuable preparation for a career in research or industry.

-Course format and assessment -

Lectures; tutorials; seminars; laboratory sessions; optional career planning workshops.

Core modules:

- Individual Project
- Data Structures and their Implementation in C++
- Group Project
- Web Infrastructure
- Software Engineering of Internet Applications

Assessed through: coursework; written examinations; final project report.

Career prospects

Via the Department’s Careers Programme, students are able to network with top employers and obtain advice on how to enhance career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to have very successful careers in industry and research. Our graduates are working in general software consultancy companies, specialised software development companies and the IT departments of large institutions (financial, telecommunications and public sector). Recent employers include Logica and Inteliscape. Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research in areas such as software engineering and computer networks.

How to apply: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/taught-courses.aspx

About Postgraduate Study at King’s College London:

To study for a postgraduate degree at King’s College London is to study at the city’s most central university and at one of the top 20 universities worldwide (2015/16 QS World Rankings). Graduates will benefit from close connections with the UK’s professional, political, legal, commercial, scientific and cultural life, while the excellent reputation of our MA and MRes programmes ensures our postgraduate alumni are highly sought after by some of the world’s most prestigious employers. We provide graduates with skills that are highly valued in business, government, academia and the professions.

Scholarships & Funding:

All current PGT offer-holders and new PGT applicants are welcome to apply for the scholarships. For more information and to learn how to apply visit: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/funding/sources

Free language tuition with the Modern Language Centre:

If you are studying for any postgraduate taught degree at King’s you can take a module from a choice of over 25 languages without any additional cost. Visit: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc

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The Aberystwyth LLM in Internet Commerce and Law is a relatively new discipline within law and one which provides you with ample opportunity to explore the fastest growing area of commercial activity and related legal developments. When you choose to study the LLM Internet Commerce and Law, in addition to providing significant academic challenges, you will be equipped you with the necessary experience to succeed in law in this rapidly growing area of commercial law.

On this degree scheme you will study the practical response of the law to the explosion in online trading and commercial activity. You will also assess the adequacy and effectiveness of measures taken at both a national and international level to deal with the novel problems which continue to arise where jurisdictions cross over. In the light of the global nature of this subject, a particular consideration will be given to consistency and the need for a uniform approach between conflicting international interests.

You will benefit from the knowledge and experience of members of Aberystwyth University's Law and Criminology Department who will also guide and encourage you as you tackle your Master's dissertation. Alongside your subject-specific learning, you will also complete regular assignments and exercises designed to strengthen your rigorous analytical skills, your abilities in argument formation and your capacity for independent thought, making you highly employable in legal and other professional work contexts.

See the website http://courses.aber.ac.uk/postgraduate/internet-commerce-law-masters/

Suitable for

This degree will suit you:

- If you want to study an area of law with urgent contemporary significance
- If you would enjoy studying the interaction between technology, business and the law
- If you wish to develop a critical appreciation of legal responses to technological development
- If you wish to nurture a legal career dealing with national and international law firms and technology companies

Course detail

The LLM in Internet Commerce and Law will challenge you to master one of the fastest changing disciplines within law. Developments in information technology and communications means that the subject of Internet Commerce and Law moves at an astonishing pace – as quickly as new products and programs are created. Your studies at Aberystwyth will equip you to respond to the urgent need for legislation to protect and guide human interaction in the realm of internet commerce.

You will begin by securing a comprehensive grounding in the current legal framework regulating online business interaction before exploring the rapidly developing legal perspectives on digital technologies, rights issues, intellectual property, commerce, product marketing, communication and much more.

An important part of the course is the writing of a detailed dissertation within the specialism of your choice. This is your opportunity to select a project topic which has a direct bearing on your professional life. Previous LLM students at Aberystwyth have found this opportunity to be invaluable in establishing a successful career.

In completing your LLM, you will have gained a wealth of skills vital for success in legal and more general employment options. For instance, you will become proficient in quickly identify assumptions, evaluating the evidentiary quality of statements, detecting false logic or reasoning, identifying implicit values, defining terms appropriately and stating your case clearly. This course will be particularly attractive to those seeking a career in transnational corporations, specialist online trading, corporate lobby groups, international law firms and a range of governmental and non-governmental organisations.

The Department of Law and Criminology recently participated in the Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment. It found that 96.5% of publications submitted were of of an internationally recognised standard and that 98% of research activity in the department was rated as internationally recognised.

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of; research proposals including a related bibliographic element, case studies, oral assessments and essays. Each student will complete a Master’s dissertation of 15,000 to 20,000 words which deals with an area of chosen study in the third semester.

Employability

Every course at Aberystwyth University is designed to enhance your vocational and general employability. Your LLM will place you in the jobs market as a rigorous legal professional armed with impressive expertise in the latest developments in law regarding the exponential growth in internet commerce. In addition, this course will help you to master key skills that are required in almost every postgraduate workplace – planning, analysis, presentation, project management and professional independence.

Key Skills and Competencies:

- Study Skills:
You will learn to quickly assemble, assimilate and interpret a wealth of legal data in this fascinating field. You will learn how to deploy your knowledge to assert your expertise and build a strong argument in a changing legal environment. These skills in analysis and discourse, supported by your mastery of rigorous methodologies, will stand you in good stead for any professional workplace.

- Self-Motivation and discipline:
Studying at LLM level requires discipline and self-motivation from every candidate. Though you will have access to the expertise and helpful guidance of departmental staff, you are ultimately responsible for devising and completing a sustained programme of scholarly research in pursuit of your Master’s degree. This process will strengthen your skills as an independent and self-sufficient worker, a trait prized by most employers.

- Transferable Skills:
The LLM programme is designed to give you a range of transferable skills that you can apply in a variety of employment contexts. Upon graduation, you will have proven your abilities in structuring and communicating ideas efficiently, writing for and speaking to a range of audiences, evaluating and organizing information, working effectively with others and working within time frames and to specific deadlines.

Find out how to apply here https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad/howtoapply/

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The Internet forms a paradigm shift in the way the world operates and communicates. This has huge significance for the future, and a solid understanding of Internet technology is almost a guarantee for a successful career.

This programme aims to give students a broad, comprehensive and detailed knowledge about all aspects of computer networks.

Focusing on all aspects of what is relevant to future network experts, the programme provides a view on network architecture, protocols, security, performance and programming as well as wireless networks.

See the website http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/computer-science/internet-computing-network-security/

Programme modules

Taught Modules:
- Network Modelling and Performance
- Internet Systems
- Internet Protocol Design
- Building Secure Networks
- Cryptography and Secure Systems
- Wireless Networks
- Project Preparation
- Research Methods
- Individual Project

Module delivery

Full-time MSc programmes are of 12 months duration. Modules are based over two 15 week semesters with the rest of the 12 months spent on a guided personal research project. Many of our students undertake industry-oriented projects.

The intensive 2-3 week module teaching structure may appeal to those in employment who wish to study on a part-time basis. To maintain the relevance of previous study, part-time students are recommended to complete the programme in as short a time as possible, although up to seven years is permitted for the MSc.

Modules listed are correct at the time of publication, however, we continually review content, so modules may change.

Assessment

Taught modules, with a total modular weight of 120 credits, assessed by coursework and in-class tests. Project: 60 credits.

Careers and further study

Graduates achieve the necessary qualification to seek employment in industry immediately and gain a solid basis from which to pursue a career in industry or academia.

Sponsorships, Scholarships and Bursaries

The Department awards University Scholarships and Department Bursaries to a number of highly qualified students. External funding may also be available.

Why choose computer science at Loughborough?

We form a lively community within a stimulating learning and working environment, and regularly welcome visiting lecturers and researchers who contribute to the intellectual and social life of the Department, now housed in the multi-million pound refurbished Haslegrave Building.

The Quality Assurance Agency has given the Department the highest available commendation for the standard of its teaching provision.

- Facilities
Our departmental facilities and student support services offer the best all-round experience for learning, enhancing employability and expanding skills desirable outside University life.
Students have 24-hour exclusive access to computer laboratories, including a dedicated MSc laboratory, supported by a team of systems specialists, and our virtual learning environment provides online access to lectures and other material.

- Research
Our research not only helps to keep the curriculum up to date, but also gives students the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with industry partners.

- Career Prospects
Our graduates have gone on to enjoy careers within a diverse range of organisations, including Google, Credit Suisse, Ocado, Rolls-Royce, Winton Capital and AVG Technologies.

Find out how to apply here http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/computer-science/internet-computing-network-security/

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The MSc in Internet and Distributed Systems is a taught course oriented towards graduates from computing and related subjects who want to extend their knowledge and expertise. It provides an opportunity to acquire the more advanced skills required for a career in Internet and Intranet-based information systems. The first module addresses advanced Java programming, and subsequent modules cover new technologies and related theory.

This is a full time course and students will be registered for 12 months

By the end of the programme

You will have learned in depth, through lectures and practical laboratories, a range of key computing technologies needed for modern systems. These include:

-Systematic and advanced-level design abilities using modern internet-related software tools and techniques
-Presenting work in written and oral forms that are aligned to modern industrial documentation and reporting standards and needs
-An advanced level of the theory, principles and practice of internet and distributed computing and directly related technical topics
-The technical management and industry-standard software lifecycle-based approach to designing internet and distributed systems
-Advanced theoretical and practical appreciations of modern approaches to the software engineering required for internet and distributed application, including both product and process technologies

The course will equip you with knowledge of modern technology for a career as a technical expert or consultant.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be made based on your laboratory report of 2,500 words for each module and on your individual 20 page journal-style dissertation paper based on the final project. There are no examinations. Some dissertations may involve work with industry, or with other Departments within the University.

Some modules may involve group or team work when a single laboratory assignment report from the team will be required.

What does the course consist of?

The course is built from eight taught modules plus one project module. Each of the eight modules lasts for approximately four weeks and consists of a combination of lectures, tutorials, private study and a mini project. Each of the modules is designed to build upon the student's growing knowledge and skills.

The final project module involves the design, implementation and evaluation of a significant information systems solution.

The modules available for 2013/2014 are listed below. This list may change in subsequent years, as we update and modify the programme.

Advanced Java with UML
Software Dependability
Advances in Software Engineering
Enterprise and Distributed
Research Methods and Professional Issues
Web Technology
New Initiatives in Software Engineering
Information Search for the WWW
Dissertation

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Overview

Societies such as Ireland are adjusting very rapidly to change in the external and internal environments.

The aim of this MA is to interrogate the social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of the internet in contemporary societies. From work to leisure, from education to politics, the internet provides a platform for new forms of interaction, engagement and socialisation. This exciting new MA will build upon the theoretical and methodological strengths of the Department of Sociology, with additional options offered by the Departments of Law and Media in Maynooth.

Course Structure

The taught programme is built around three components: a core theoretical module, substantive courses, and methods courses. Modules include the political economy and cultures of the internet, information technology and privacy law and advanced digital research methods. Beyond this, the researching and writing of a thesis constitutes 30 credits. Each module comprises on average 12 two hour seminars.

Career Options

The aim of the MA in Sociology (Internet and Society) programme is to prepare students for both academic and non-academic positions which support social behaviour online, including on social media and in large transnational online communities. Graduates of this course will be able to interface with programmers and designers and with those working on the deep statistical analysis of user data. There is a demand for digitally literate graduates who understand the social, cultural, political, legal and business aspects of transnational online users and communities. Graduates will be able to develop, execute and report on internet based research projects for a range of public and private sector employers. They may also wish to use their new skills to progress to PhD studies.

How to Apply

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHY56 MA Sociology (Internet and Society)

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport, two academic references and official transcripts. A personal statement is required. This should include any information that you consider relevant to your interest and ability in the MA in Sociology.

Find information on Scholarships here https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/postgraduate-studies/fees-funding-scholarships

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The Internet and Distributed Systems course will help you design and build secure, scalable internet applications and reusable software components.

This is a practical course which focuses on the development of applications and the management of data in a distributed environment.

An emphasis on practical issues and the current technologies used in the development of internet and distributed systems gives you the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into a specific issue in this area of computing. This dedicated preparation for a real role offers University of Brighton students an advantage when seeking employment within the computing industry.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for this course. Please click the link below for more information.
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-finance/postgraduate/index.aspx

Course structure

Modules include both teaching periods and coursework activities.

All modules are designed to support both varied learning through workshops, seminars, lectures and group exercises, and the application of developed skills through assessed coursework.

As part of the course, you will also undertake a project that explores creative solutions to internet and distributed systems-related problems.

Syllabus

You will study five core modules and select two modules from a range of options.

Optional modules allow you to specialise in the aspects of the course that interest you the most.

Modules:

Distributed Systems Principles
Internet Application Development
Enterprise Applications Development
Research Methods
Project

Options:

Algorithms and Computability
Intelligent Systems
Specification, Verification and Validation
Architectures and Integration
Interaction Design and Evaluation Process
Systems Analysis and Design
Intellectual Property Law
The Business and the Information System

Employability

Graduates take up positions such as software engineers, web developers, systems designers, database developers, and systems architects.

The research skills at the centre of the course give Brighton graduates a real advantage when approaching the job market.

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This postgraduate qualification allows you to study aspects of cyber security in depth as well as developing your research and analytical skills – whilst undertaking your own individual thesis project investigating an area of particular interest. You will be able to utilise our state of the art facilities – ensuring you are exposed to cutting edge technology and are able to pursue your specialist interests.

Course content

Today’s need for Internet security products and services, has led to a demand for people with relevant knowledge and expertise to design, implement and manage secure Internet applications. The MSc in Internet Technology and Security is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills whilst providing the opportunity to become specialised in a field that is highly sought after.

While primarily having a technological focus, this pathway also provides an awareness of the business context, encourages development of interpersonal skills which can make a vital contribution to problem solving in business.

All modules are 20 credit modules except for the dissertation which is a 60 credit module. An MSc is awarded on successful completion of 180 credits (six 20 credit modules and one 60 credit dissertation module). Not all the designated modules may run or be offered in Stage two due to staff availability or low numbers of students choosing a module.

Course modules (16/17)

-Databases
-Dissertation
-Internet Programming
-Internet Security
-Modern Computer Architecture
-Visual Object Software
-Computer Networks
-Distributed Systems
-Formal Methods for Software Construction
-Immersive Technologies
-Intelligent Systems
-Media Techniques
-Mobile Device Software Development
-Modelling for Serious Games
-Software Engineering
-Specification Analysis and Design

Methods of Learning

Theoretical lectures and seminars are reinforced by practical examples and case studies and using state of the art computer simulation tools and laboratory facilities.

Assessments

Assessment is by coursework, oral presentations, group work, practical reports, critical reviews and all students undertake a substantial independent research dissertation.

Facilities and Special Features

You will have access to approximately 150 PC and Linux workstation computers housed in six bespoke computer laboratories, all with digital projection facilities, and maintained by two technicians. These facilities were brand new, state of the art hardware and furniture for the start of the calendar year 2010 in the newly refurbished Newton building.

Careers

Recent studies show a continuing demand for well trained computing personnel. Successful graduates will have a whole range of possible employment paths in front of them within the broad IT/computing domain.

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