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MSc Computing and Information Systems

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 Year Full-time

Masters Degree Description

LJMU's Computing and Information Systems MSc focuses on the technological aspects of hardware and software, covering the latest innovations in this subject area.

Learn from academics active in research
Carry out a novel research project in an area of your choice
Benefit from high-quality teaching and excellent learning resources commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
Access 6 million state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching facilities
Look forward to excellent career prospects in areas such as project management, system design and IT management
This MSc in Computing and Information Systems focuses on the technological aspects of hardware and software systems, together with a study of their operational and managerial environment.

Computing and information technology are ever changing. LJMUs approach ensures that you are kept up-to-date with technical innovations and that you widen your experience, by combining your technical skills with an understanding of information technology and its management.

Entry Requirements

You will need:
Qualification requirements
Undergraduate degree
an undergraduate degree in a cognate subject area
or 

an undergraduate degree in a non-cognate subject area when supplemented by relevant skills and / or experience
or

degree equivalent professional qualifications, e.g. BCS Graduate Diploma in IT
or

a HND plus a minimum of three years relevant professional experience

Fees

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Student Destinations

Studying computing enhances your transferable skills, such as IT, problem solving, report writing, giving presentations and working in teams. These skills allow you to operate effectively in an ever changing world of work and are highly regarded by employers.

You can expect career opportunities in areas such as: E-commerce application development; software system analysis/programming; project management; IT management; software quality assurance; system design and further research via an MPhil / PhD.

Companies who have employed graduates of this course include: BT; Marconi Communications; Seagate; Unilever; Littlewoods; Tubedale Communications; Chance & Hunt; Eli Lilly and Fraser Williams.

Module Details

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Research Methods
20 credits
Computer Systems Technology
20 credits
Management of E-Business
20 credits
Database Design and Technology
20 credits
Software Development with Java
20 credits
Computer Security
20 credits
Project Dissertation
60 credits

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