入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： Entry requirements
•A UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline that includes development of programming skills in Java, C++ or similar
•Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered
英语要求：International students will need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 560 or equivalent
学费 Tuition Fees : £10,950
Please note that the fee amounts stated above are for 2011 entry.
课程特征 Course Features：
This MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science offers the chance to study a range of topics in the computer science area, including principles of system design, software engineering, enterprise computing, computing architecture and applications of artificial intelligence. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an individual project based on subjects that interest you as well as research at the University or your industrial experience if you do a placement.
Demand for high-level software engineering skills continues to rise. Employers are finding it increasingly hard to recruit suitably qualified programmers and software technologists, and skilled employees enjoy highly rewarding careers in the cutting-edge computing industry with its emphasis on the application of the latest research ideas.
Study routes
We are able to offer postgraduates the option to study either a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Computer Science. The MSc can have a sandwich element if you obtain and carry out an industrial placement.
课程内容 Course Content：
Both the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Computer Science cover the following taught modules:
Principles of software engineering
This module addresses topics such as requirements analysis, software life cycle, structured analysis and design, and software management.
Design of windows applications
Here, you will explore Windows programming and application design techniques, such as Microsoft Foundation Classes.
Internet programming
Learn more about web based mark up languages, internet based applications, object oriented methodologies’ pattern based approach, and XHTML.
Software project management
Develop your understanding of the planning and control of complex software projects, and the people and organisational issues associated with managing projects.
Computer architecture
This module explores systems software architecture, microprogramming, caching, pipelining systems, and assembler language programming.
Enterprise computing
This module addresses languages for network architectures.
You will undertake a significant MSc Project tailored, where appropriate, to you or your employer’s circumstances, and lasting 15 weeks.
To cater for students from diverse backgrounds, two modules are available (at an additional cost to the enrolment fee of the main course and to be taken prior to its commencement in October) as a preparation for the main syllabus material:
•C++ programming
•Introduction to object technology.
Find out more about MSc Computer Science students project work.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment ：
Assessment
There is one formal written examination and the remaining assessments are by coursework. Coursework assessment can take a number of forms such as technical reports, practical demonstrations and presentations. The project modules are assessed by dissertations and viva voce examination.
Facilities
This course benefits from the excellent facilities and equipment available in the School of Science and Technology.