About The Course

This course is ideal for those who want to prepare for a career in computer science without the need to focus solely on one particular subject area at this stage.

The course equips you to fully understand the application of computing technology in real-world situations with study focused at the cutting edge of computational technologies. Subjects range from networking and data modelling to intelligent systems and data mining and you also complete a MSc Computer Science research project in a subject area of your choice.

You also gain in-depth skills in network management and administration including essential security aspects grid-computing and fault tolerance.

Intermediate qualifications available:

• Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master’s level
• Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Master’s level

Why choose this course?

• The course is offered via block delivery with six entry points through the academic year so you can start when it most suits you
• Study in our modern STEM building with staff active in networking and security research
• Benefit from using the latest specialised computing equipment including virtualised environments
• Explore and analyse current trends in the continually developing area of internet technologies working with innovative distributed environments and architectures