• Master of Science in Computing and IT Management with Placement at Cardiff University is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This is a full-time course undertaken over two calendar years. It is also available as a full-time course over 1 year or a part-time course over 3 years, both without placement.
  • The ‘with placement’ program provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-10 month experience as an IT professional for students who successfully find a suitable placement.
  • This program is professionally accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
  • Students will be provided with a laptop during induction week that will remain with them throughout the duration of the course.
  • Students will undertake a placement and undertaking their individual projects and dissertation. Most students start their placement in the summer of Year 1. The breakdown is as follows:
    • Year 1: 100 credits core modules, 20 credit optional modules.
    • Year 2: 120 credits placement, 60 credits core module.
  • Students will attend lectures, participate in seminars, workshops, and tutorials, and carry out practical and laboratory work.
  • The taught modules are assessed through examinations and a wide range of in-course assessments, such as written reports, extended essays, practical assignments, and oral presentations.
  • The School of Computer Science and Informatics is a research-led school in one of the UK’s premier universities with a reputation for excellent teaching and internationally accomplished research activities.