MSc Computer Science - 2018

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.

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

• Optional Modules: Not all options may be available in any particular year. Some option combinations are only available if the timetable permits. As students may have to make preliminary option choices before timetables are available, changes may be needed later if there are clashes. In selecting options, students need to pay attention to pre- and co-requisites.
• Project: Students must pass the workshop module before being allowed to proceed to the project.
• Programme Approval: Students' individual programmes of study must be approved by the Programme Director (as the nominee of the Head of School).
• Project: Project topics must be approved by the Programme Director as being appropriate to the Aims and Learning Outcomes of the programme.
• Programme Requirements: Students must take either the 10 credit Fundamentals Software Engineering module, or the two Software Engineering modules 27113 and 27114.