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Department of Computer Science Programme Catalogue 2023/4


TSCM-ADA39: MSc Computer Science

Route: MSc Computer Science (Degree Apprenticeship)


Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE


Mode of Attendance: Distance Learning


Maximum course duration: 30 Months

[Page last updated: 27 October 2023]


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PGT - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 This course is exempt from an aspect of the Assessment Regulations. For further info refer to https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/nfaar-pgt-and-appendices/attachments/nfaar-pgt.pdf
Programme progression requirement:
 Not applicable
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

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

Semester 1: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50273 Principles of programming 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50274 Software engineering 12 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50275 Advanced programming 6 Credits
CM50276 Research seminar 3 Credits
CM50277 Databases 3 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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.


Year 2

Semester 1: Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50278 Foundations of computation 6 Credits
CM50279 Research project preparation 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Students must select a total of three optional units from the combination of those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50286 Advanced software engineering 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
Students must select a total of three optional units from the combination of those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50282 Theory of human computer interaction 6 Credits
CM50283 Cybersecurity 6 Credits
CM50342 Artificial intelligence 6 Credits
CM50353 Functional programming 6 Credits
CM50354 Entrepreneurship 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50280 Capstone project 30 Credits
CM50281 End point assessment Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course 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.