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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


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

[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]

Year 1

NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • 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

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 Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50273 Principles of programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

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


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

Year 2

NFAAR assessment regulations:
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • 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
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50278 Foundations of computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50279 Research project preparation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50283 Cybersecurity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50342 Artificial intelligence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50353 Functional programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
CM50354 Entrepreneurship 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50280 Capstone project 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
CM50281 End point assessment 0 credits       [equivalent to 0 CATS credits]


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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.