Computing (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Program By Cardiff University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

31,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc Computing offers students from diverse career and subject areas a balance of software engineering skills and technical abilities required for a career in Software Development.

Through this one-year programme you will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software, the interdisciplinary opportunities available, and what computational systems can achieve.

Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™.

A choice of taught optional modules allows you to further develop skills in areas of your choice.

Graduates from these programmes will be ideally placed for employment in the computing industry or for careers requiring a combination of their graduate discipline with computing expertise.

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of this course include:

  • An opportunity to take a conversion course which is also an accredited course recognised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • The opportunity to complement the discipline in which you graduated with the discipline of Computing.
  • Tailor the course to your interests through a range of advanced optional modules.
  • Flexible choice of project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School fulfilling a business need reflecting your own interest.
  • You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc Computing offers students from diverse career and subject areas a balance of software engineering skills and technical abilities required for a career in Software Development.

Through this one-year programme you will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software, the interdisciplinary opportunities available, and what computational systems can achieve.

Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™.

A choice of taught optional modules allows you to further develop skills in areas of your choice.

Graduates from these programmes will be ideally placed for employment in the computing industry or for careers requiring a combination of their graduate discipline with computing expertise.

Distinctive features

The distinctive features of this course include:

  • An opportunity to take a conversion course which is also an accredited course recognised by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • The opportunity to complement the discipline in which you graduated with the discipline of Computing.
  • Tailor the course to your interests through a range of advanced optional modules.
  • Flexible choice of project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School fulfilling a business need reflecting your own interest.
  • You will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with you throughout the duration of the course.

Admission Requirements

For more information on entry requirements, please visit our website. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/computing-msc 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,700 GBP
International
31,700 GBP

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