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Database Technology
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
What its about
The MSc in Database Technology is a postgraduate qualification that provides specialist study of Database Technology and related systems for those who do not possess a first degree in computing and wish to study at postgraduate level. By studying the award you will be given the opportunity to build on your undergraduate knowledge, learning leading edge technologies used within the context of industry/commerce, and to develop research perspectives relevant to Database Technology. The award aims to address the increasing market demand for graduates with database skills and knowledge appropriate for designing and developing database technology applications for business and industry.
What you do
The award covers topics such as, database design and implementation, use of data, data mining, data warehousing, security, web databases, XML with respect to databases and distributed data etc. You will study a prescribed set of four modules for your PgC period , in your second study period the PgD you will focus on specializing in databasing subjects. Between the PgC and PgD stages of your award you will have the opportunity to undertake a 12 month placement. To finish your award you will write up a dissertation related to a database topic of your choice.
Core modules
- CE01076-7 Database Design and Development
- CE00674-7 Database Management and Security
- CE00542-7 Personal Development and Research Methods
- CE01110-7 Operational and Analytical Databases
CE001066-7 Dissertation
The remaining options can be chosen from the other postgraduate modules available at the time - note we cannot guarantee that all option modules will run.
Possible option modules
- CE00215-7 Computer Systems Architecture
- CE00730-7 Principles of Software Engineering
- CE00673-7 Database Technology
- CE00298-7 Advanced Computing Investigation Topics
- CE00213-7 Mobile Applications and Systems
- CE00270-7 Methods and Issues of E-Investigation
- CE00214-7 Mobile Computer Communications Systems
- CE00204-7 Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
- CE00728-7 Internet Applications
- CE00465-7 Enterprise Applications
- CE00731-7 Network Systems and Technologies
- CE00754-7 Interaction Design
- CE00274-7 Ludology
- CE00275-7 Interface and Platform Development 1
- CE00470-7 Games Theory and Behavioural Analysis
- CE00473-7 Synergy of Computer Games and Film
- CE00535-7 Mobile Web and Multimedia
- CE00208-7 Computer Graphics
- CE01045-7 Game Engine Programming
- CE01046-7 Low-Level Game Programming
- CE01048-7 Advanced Game Programming Concepts
- CE01047-7 Game Industry Software Development Practice
- CE00211-7 Game Artificial Intelligence
- CE00298-7 Advanced Computing Investigation Topics
- CE00268-7 Forensic Computing Concepts
- CE00270-7 Methods and Issues of E-Investigation
- CE00534-7 Media Editing and Multimedia Applications
- CE00543-7 Knowledge Management
- CE00528-7Multimedia Research
- CE00515-7 Survey Design and Statistical Data Analysis
- CE00537-7 Programming for Web Applications
- CE00538-7 Web Multimedia
Award Handbook
Where next
The MSc Database Technology award provides a rounded education that will mean you may find employment in the following areas: Computer Systems Architecture, Database Management and Security or Database Technology.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September
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| Course Length: | Minimum 12 - 18 months full time or 24 - 32 with an industrial placement. Part-time: Up to 60 months |
| Attendance: | Full Time Part Time |
| Entry Requirements: | Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a non 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.
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| Application: | You can get guidance on the application process.
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| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about Database Technology 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
