This MSc programme lies within an area of growing technological change and provides advanced skills and knowledge.
Students are equipped with knowledge of the current state of the industry.
There is also an emphasis on skills for lifelong learning so that students will be able to update their skills throughout their careers.
Course details
- Distance Learning
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This MSc programme delivers the theory and skills required to become proficient in advanced software engineering.
It also recognises the importance of software engineering in cloud-based computing and has been designed to meet industry needs in co-operation with several industrial partners.
The programme requires students to undertake many real-world tasks, deploying software technologies in the design and development of complex, scalable applications.
To reflect the growing demand for cloud-based applications and services, graduates of this programme will learn the latest skills in the development and deployment of cloud-based web services for large scale enterprise applications.
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(60 credits)
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Applicants require an Honours Degree (2.2 or above) or advanced qualification in Computer Science or cognate discipline from a UK University or recognised overseas institution or industrial experience in IT and an Honours Degree.
For International applicants, we ask that you hold an Academic IELTS test with a score of at least 6.0 (no element less than 5.5). For full information, please visit our International page.
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Students’ work is assessed through a combination of coursework, portfolio, lab-based practical exams and written examinations.
The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of assessment set and completed during the module.
Project work is assessed by a written report and oral presentation. Part 2 requires the student to research and prepare an individual project of a substantial nature.
University students who are unable to successfully complete all aspects of Part 1 may be eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits).
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules such as Major Project, but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade achieved.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Students on this programme develop a broad range of technical skills and will study a number of topics related to information systems.
The programme covers the three themes of Data Management, User Experience and Web Technologies in the computing sector.
A significant emphasis is placed on data management and the implementation of applications for manipulating information, including both database systems and web applications.
Additionally, graduates would be able to lead teams and manage projects.
It is expected that graduates would seek positions such as:
- Project manager (within the Computing field)
- Data analyst
- Database administrator
- Application developer
- Web developer