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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2014/15

TSCM-AWM35: MSc Software Systems

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

Year 1

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  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
CM40212 Internet technology 6 Credits
CM50109 Formal methods & programming 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Options should be chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies
CM50121 Safety critical systems 6 Credits
CM50123 Networking 6 Credits
CM50206 Intelligent agents 6 Credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 Credits
CM40198 Digital media 6 Credits
CM50175 Research project preparation 12 Credits
Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list:
Options should be chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies
CM40149 Collaborative systems 6 Credits
CM50209 Security and integrity 6 Credits
CM50230 Intelligent control and cognitive systems 6 Credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
This placement unit runs for 12 months from the end of Semester 2.
CM50232 Placement research project 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be 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.