• Master of Science in Computing at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This course is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • Through this one-year program, students will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software.
  • The core modules courses consist of 100 credits, with one optional module worth a total of 20 credits.
  • Students will also undertake an individual project and dissertation (worth 60 credits).
  • Students get the flexible choice of the project topic, for example: associated with the research activity of the School fulfilling a business need reflecting student's own interest.
  • University provides a laptop during induction week that will remain with students throughout the duration of the course.
  • This course is a full-time program undertaken over one calendar year. It is also available as a part-time program over 3 years, and with placement.
  • Students obtain support materials either via Learning Central (Cardiff University’s Virtual Learning Environment) or from study packs specially developed for selected modules.
  • The taught modules within the programs are assessed through examinations and a wide range of in-course assessments, such as written reports, extended essays, practical assignments, and oral presentations.
  • The University provides a Master's Excellence Scholarship award worth £3000 is open to students intending to study one of the taught master’s degrees.
  • The School of Computer Science and Informatics provides teaching of the highest standard and received an excellent report in the most recent Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) review.