This course is ideal for computing graduates who want to prepare for a general career in IT without the need to specialise at this stage.
Subjects range from data modelling, embedded systems and systems architecture to intelligent agents, equipping you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations whilst gaining the practical business skills that employers seek.
Intermediate qualifications available:
• Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Masters level
• Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Masters level
There are six entry points through the year. This allows you to start when it is most suitable. The entry points are:
• September
• November
• January
• March
• June
• July
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https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/postgraduate/next-year/computer-science2 Course detail
• Study a broad range of IT disciplines including online database applications, intelligent agents, programming embedded systems, professional project management systems architecture, network systems, distributed and parallel architectures and cryptography and cryptanalysis
• Explore and analyse current trends in the continually expanding area of internet technologies including wireless internet and network configurations and enjoy opportunities to work with innovative distributed environments and architectures
• Develop practical and business skills necessary for a wide range of careers in IT from management to high-level web application development or system administration
• Gain in-depth skills in network management and administration (allowing you to work as a Network Manager) including essential security aspects, grid-computing and fault tolerance
• Benefit from developing expertise equipping you for a career as an IT Consultant, Programmer, Systems/Business Analyst, in web development/web services or in further study on an MSc by Research, MPhil or PhD.
Modules
• Research Methodologies and Project Management
• Network Systems and Administration
• Intelligent Systems and Data Mining
• Distributed and Parallel Computing Technologies
• MSc Project – Computer Science
Assessment
You will be assesses using a combination of written reports, exams, practical (coursework) assignments and computer-based assessment. Coursework assignments typically incorporate formative feedback so that you can gain an insight into whether your work is meeting the necessary targets.
Careers
You will gain valuable skills for a career within Computer Science as well as those relevant for the wider world of IT and business.
The unit ‘Professional Project Management’ requires you to work in a team to apply current project management methodology that embraces all of these knowledge areas in an integrated way while going through the stages of planning, execution and project control.
You will work as part of a team, take responsibility and make autonomous decisions that impact on the project team performance.
Funding
For information on available funding, please follow the link:
https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/scholarships/pg How to apply
For information on how to apply, please follow the link:
https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/course/applicationform
