Programme Specification for the MSc in Internet Software Systems
NOTE: This is a formal specification for the degree programme. If you are not yet a student in the School, you will find more appropriate information on the Taught Postgraduate Admissions pages.
| Final Award | MSc |
| Interim Awards | PGCert, PGDip |
| Programme Title | Internet Software Systems |
| School/Department | School of Computer Science |
| Banner Code | 5742 |
| Mode(s) of Study | Full-time |
| Length of Programme | 1 year |
| Total Credits | 180 |
| UCAS Code | N/A |
| Awarding Institution | The University of Birmingham |
| Teaching Institution | The University of Birmingham |
| Designed for accreditation by | - |
| QAA Benchmarking Groups | Computing |
| Completed by | Dr P Coxhead |
| Date | 6 Feb 2004 |
| Educational Aims of Programme | |
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Within the context of the general Learning & Teaching Aims of the School, this one-year Masters programme aims to:
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| Reference Points used to inform Programme Outcomes | |
| Computing Benchmarking Statement, the University and School Teaching and Learning Strategies. | |
| Special features of the Programme | |
| None. | |
Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies |
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Knowledge & Understanding |
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| Ref | A. Students are expected to have knowledge and understanding of... | Teaching, Learning & Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated | |
| Learning & Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods | ||
| 1 | The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to software systems operating on the Internet. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent study | Examinations, Coursework |
| 2 | Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the design, implementation and evaluation of Internet-based software systems. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Independent study | Examinations, Coursework, Reports |
Skills & Other Attributes |
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| Ref | B. Students are expected to have attained the following skills and other attributes: | Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies to enable outcome to be achieved and demonstrated | |
| Learning & Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods | ||
| 1 | The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling problem. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent study | Examinations, Coursework, Reports |
| 2 | The ability to specify, design and construct Internet-based software systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent study | Coursework, Reports, Examinations, Presentations |
| 3 | The ability to evaluate Internet-based software systems in relation to a given information handling problem. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent study | Coursework, Reports, Examinations |
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| 4 | The ability to work independently on a substantial software project and as an effective team member. | Projects, Independent study, Practical work | Reports, Presentations, Coursework |
| 5 | Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further development of their IT education. | Lectures, Tutorials, Exercise classes, Practical work, Projects, Independent study | Coursework, Reports, Presentations |
Footnotes
- The Learning & Teaching and Assessment Methods above are not intended to be exclusive, but to indicate the main methods in use. Module Descriptions contain more detail.
- It is not intended to admit students to PGCert and PGDip programmes, although these qualifications will be available to students who have met the minimum requirements given in University Regulations.
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