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. It offers you the opportunity to gain real-world work experience via an integrated placement.

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. It shares its first stage with our other related MSc degrees to give you a foundation in the subject while providing a platform for specialist study in the second and third stages.

Subjects range from networking and data modelling to intelligent systems and data mining and you gain in-depth skills in network management and administration. You also complete an MSc research project to demonstrate your deep understanding of your chosen area within computer science.

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
• You gain work experience via an integrated 32-week work placement
• 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