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Computer Science
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
What its about
This award is a Masters degree that is designed to broaden understanding and knowledge of computing science, and enhance the ability to apply this within industry or commerce. Also in addition to gaining an in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, it also develops further the competence and ability to apply them, particularly through the inclusion of an optional period in industry as an integral part of the course.
What you do
The award has three stages. In the first stage you study one core and three option modules. In the second stage the PgD you can choose a further four option modules. In between the PgC and dissertation you can undertake an optional 12 month placement. The final stage of the award the dissertation gives you the opportunity to pursue at depth a computing topic of your choosing.
Core modules
- CE00542-M Personal Development and Research Methods
CE01066-M Dissertation (60 credits)
Options - note we cannot guarantee that all option modules will run
- CE01046-M Low-Level Game Programming
- CE01048-M Advanced Game Programming Concepts
- CE00208-M Computer Graphics
- CE00204-M Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
- CE00213-M Mobile Applications and Systems
- CE00214-M Mobile Computer Communications Systems
- CE00731-M Network Systems and Technologies
- CE00754-M Interaction Design
- CE00728-M Internet Applications
- CE00268-M Forensic Computing Concepts
- CE00270-M Methods and Issues of E-Investigation
- CE00528-MMultimedia Research
- CE00203-M Strategic Planning and Systems Development
- CE00298-M Advanced Computing Investigation Topics
- CE00465-M Enterprise Applications
- CE00515-M Survey Design and Statistical Data Analysis
- CE00543-M Knowledge Management
- CE01076-M Database Design and Development
- CE00534-M Media Editing and Multimedia Applications
- CE00537-M Programming for Web Applications
- CE00538-M Web Multimedia
- CE01045-M Game Engine Programming
- CE01046-M Low-Level Game Programming
- CE01048-M Advanced Game Programming Concepts
- CE01047-M Game Industry Software Development Practice
- CE00211-M Game Artificial Intelligence
Award Handbook
Where next
On completion of the course you will be a computing professional with a broad and deep knowledge of technical material and an ability to apply it. You will be adept at delivering IT solutions and systems appropriate for industry and commerce, fully prepared for a successful career in academia or industry.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September January |
| Course Length: | Minimum 12 months full time or 24 with industrial placement |
| Attendance: | Full time |
| Entry Requirements: | Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related computing discipline
If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required. |
| Application: | You can get guidance on the application process. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about Computer Science please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
