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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2018/19

TSCM-ADA39: MSc Computer Science*

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 3 years

 

* This programme is only taken by apprentices on the Level 7 Digital and Technology Solution Specialist Apprenticeship.


Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Supplementary to NFAAR-PGT, apprentices will need to successfully complete the EPA (End point assessment) for the apprenticeship in order to sucessfully complete the MSc Computer Science.
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50273 Principles of programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50274 Software engineering 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50275 Advanced programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50276 Research seminar 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50277 Databases 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Year 2 onwards

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Supplementary to NFAAR-PGT, apprentices will need to successfully complete the EPA (End point assessment) for the apprenticeship in order to sucessfully complete the MSc Computer Science.
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Year 2 of this programme will be available from 2019/20 onwards.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.