入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： You should possess a good honours degree (minimum upper second class) with a substantial computer science component (at least half) or equivalent industrial experience. You should also have good programming skills for undertaking the practical elements of the programme.
英语要求：For international students we require English language qualifications IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (CBT) 237 or TOEFL (written test) 575.
学费 Tuition Fee：2012/2013 £13,925
课程特征 Course Features：
This MSc programme focuses on advanced theoretical and practical techniques in program design, and the management of software project risk. It includes training in vital areas such as security, specification, risk management, usability, and design integrity.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Core modules:
•Advanced Program Design (in Java)
•Research Methods (double module)
•MSc Project
and at least one of:
•Software Risk Assessment
•Specification and Verification
Module options include:
•Advanced Database Systems and Technologies
•Algorithms and Complexity
•Distributed Systems and Security
•Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
•Interactive Systems Design
•Foundations for Information Retrieval
•The Semantic Web
•XML and Structured Information
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The Research Methods modules are assessed through coursework alone. All other modules are examined through a combination of coursework and written examinations taken in May / June. To obtain an MSc, students must gain passes in six of the eight modules taken with an overall average of 50 per cent. In addition to the above, the MSc requires that a satisfactory individual project be completed. MSc students who do not pass the written examinations are only allowed to attempt the project after passing resit examinations the following May.