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Computer Science Online Study
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Key points
- Award code 05G52500
- No attendance requirement
- Possible completion of MSc in 21 months
- Flexible study
- Credit for prior study is possible (APL)
- Come to the University to Graduate
What its about
This innovative distance learning award is designed to give you a Masters degree from your home or workplace. Ideally studied two modules at a time the course doesn't have a summer vacation, although you can take a break from study if your home or work commitments vary. The course can be completed in as little as 21 months, or spread over up to 5 years. Payment is by installments based on number of modules studied per year.
What you do (indicative structure only)
Postgraduate certificate stage (4 modules making up a total of 60 credits)
- CE01074-7 Survey Design and Statistical Data Analysis - E-learning
- CE01072-7 Database Design and Development - E-learning
- CE00481-7 Mobile Computer Communications Systems - E-learning
- CE00485-7 Advanced Computing Investigation Topices - E-learning
Postgraduate diploma stage (4 modules making up a total of 60 credits)
- CE01073-7 Forensic Computing Concepts - E-Learning
- CE01065-7 Internet Applications - E-Learning
- CE00484-7 Strategic Planning and Systems Development - E-Learning
- CE01075-7Personal Development and Research Methods - E-Learning
MSc stage (60 credits)
CE01066-7 Dissertation
Open Evenings
Open evenings for the MSc Computer Science Online Study, will be held on the following Tuesday evenings, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm;
28th February 2012
27th March 2012
24th April 2012
29th May 2012
26th June 2012
17th July 2012
28th August 2012
4th September 2012
11th September 2012
18th September 2012
Please confirm your attendance via email to Jonathan Westlake - j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk
For appointments at any time during October, November, December or January please email
j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Distance Learning |
| Course Start: | September, January and June. |
| Course Length: | 21 months to 5 years |
| Attendance: | Distance Learning |
| 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 find the Distance Learning application form here. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about Computer Science Online Study please contact:
Jonathan WestlakeFaculty of Computing
Engineering, & Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
t: +44 (0)1782 294618
f: +44 (0)1782 294026
e: j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk Richard Allies
Faculty of Computing Engineering and Technology
Brindley Building
Leek Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 2DF
(Stoke-based awards, including Joint Awards.)
t: +44 (0)1782 294833
f: +44 (0)1782 294026
e: r.w.allies@staffs.ac.uk
