MSc Computer Science - 2014

Educational Aims Of Programme

• A solid foundation for a career or further study in computing/IT.
• Coverage of the core areas of computer science.
• A solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of contemporary developments in computer science.
• A solid grounding in practical software development skills.
• A choice of options to reflect the student's interests and first degree.

Programme Outcomes and Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies

Knowledge and Understanding

• The essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Computing and computer applications as appropriate to the topics covered in the programme.
• Appropriate theory, practices and tools for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of computer-based systems.

Skills & Other Attributes

• The ability to apply the knowledge and understanding noted above to the analysis of a given information handling problem.
• The ability to specify, design and construct computer-based systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.
• The ability to evaluate computer-based systems in relation to a given information handling problem.
• An understanding of commercial software engineering and a responsible, ethical and open-minded attitude to their work.

Transferable Skills

• The ability to work independently on a substantial software project and as an effective team member.
• The ability to use and apply general IT facilities, including those required for effective information-retrieval.
• Numeracy, in both understanding and presenting cases involving quantitative or similar formal, symbolic dimensions.
• Management of learning and development, including time management, organizational skills, and the ability to pursue independently further development of their IT education.

Footnotes

1. 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.