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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2015/16


TSCM-AFM21: MSc Software Systems

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

Mode of attendance: Full-time


Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • 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 Software engineering 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
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
CM50170 Dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 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 regular 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.