Programme Specification for 2012/13

MSc / PgDip Computing

This MSc is intended to provide the student with as wide a choice as possible in the taught part of their programme of study.

The core courses on this programme cover introduction to programming and software engineering, leaving a total choice of four additional courses from a wide selection of subject areas. Some optional courses are subject to prerequisite knowledge.

The programme provides a flexible framework for the professional who knows what knowledge, skills, tools and techniques they require to further their career. Advice and guidance will be given as to the most suitable courses for the particular needs of each student.

Problem solving, professional ethics and practices as well as advanced transferable skills permeate and underpin the programme and its constituent courses.

What's the difference between ...
MSc / PgDip Computing and other computing programmes?

Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content. However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years. Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page. This programme is available as either an MSc (Master of Science) or a PgDip (Postgraduate Diploma). In either case, students take 120 credits of taught courses. MSc students addtionally undertake a 60-credit project. All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated.

Core courses:

• Project (60 credits) - a substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
• Software Engineering Management
• Enterprise Software Engineering Development
• Software Tools & Techniques
• Visual Interactive Programming

Options (a total of 60 credits) chosen from:

• Distributed Data Management Technology
• Distributed Data Architecture & Management
• Data Mining & KDD
• E-Business Applications
• Mobile Application Development
• Mobile Technologies
• Network Management
• Network Security
• Data Warehousing
• Web Engineering
• Enterprise Web Engineering
• Operating System & Application Server Security
• Database Tools
• High Performance Systems Engineering
• High Performance Distributed Memory Systems
• Computer Security & Risk Analysis
• Enterprise Patterns & Frameworks
• Network & Internet Technologies & Design
• Programming Enterprise Components
• 3D Computer Graphics
• Network Architectures & Services

Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: Java; C#; .Net; Javascript; PHP; XML; WML; Oracle; Opnet.
Note that some of these technologies are taught on optional courses, so we cannot guarantee that you will be exposed to them all.

Specifics

Entry requirements
A good first degree in Computing, Computing Science or a numerate subject (such as maths, physics, engineering, IS, multimedia) which includes some software development; or Substantial commercial/industrial experience including software development using modern programming languages and design.
See the School entry requirements for more details.

Professional recognition
This degree has full CITP (further learning) and partial CEng / CSci accreditation from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT - the body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession. This means that on successful graduation from this degree, you will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP), including the CITP Further Learning Element, and partially fulfilled the education requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Scientist (CSci). However, please note that there are additional requirements, including work experience, to achieve full Chartered status - see the BCS website for further information.

Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this master's programme students are expected to be proficient in the development of new enterprise distributed and/or web-enabled systems, the integration of legacy systems into intranets or extranets, and internet publishing. They will also have an appreciation of the business context and the role of market forces. Students should be able to work as consultants or senior team members developing distributed applications.

Location
This master's programme is based in the Department of Computing & Information Systems, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Study mode
1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
September or January start

JACS codes
MSc Computing - G400
PgDip Computing - G400