• This MSc conversion program is for students from a variety of academic backgrounds who have little or no previous academic computing experience.
  • The aims of the program are to build:
    • an understanding of the basis of computer science and its importance in software development;
    • an understanding of the underlying principles of computer systems and their applications;
    • an introduction to industrial-style methods of analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation in software development;
    • an appreciation of the current state and future directions of technological advances in computer science.
  • Programme duration: One year full-time
  • The program is split into two teaching blocks and a summer project that involves researching, planning, and implementing a major piece of work with a significant scientific, technical, or software development component.
  • The main programming languages taught in the course are C and Java. There is a strong emphasis on individual and group projects for putting into practice what you learn about software engineering, web technologies, databases, computer architecture and research skills.
  • By the end of the first teaching block you will have a solid foundation in imperative programming and computer architecture.
  • You will also have begun to acquire research skills and started to familiarise yourself with topics for your project.
  • By the end of the second teaching block you will be able to apply industrial-style tools and techniques for software development and web applications in a teamworking context.
  • You will also have refined your project idea and completed a detailed specification and work plan.
  • Over the summer you will implement and evaluate your project and you will submit a dissertation describing your work in September.
  • This programme aims to provide a sufficiently comprehensive and practical foundation to enable you to start a new career in IT, or to stand out from the crowd and enhance your employment opportunities within your existing field.