Advanced Computer Systems Development MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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MSc - Master of Science

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Paisley Campus

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Start date

09-SEP-24, 13-JAN-25

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1 year

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OverviewOur accredited MSc Advanced Computer Systems Development course is ideal if you are an BSc Honours Computing degree graduate or hold an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and would like to upgrade your software development and system integration skills with new technologies and trends.The MSc has been designed with industry in mind and integrates the latest developments in computer systems analysis, design, implementation, integration, and management on different devices. ...Read more

Overview

Our accredited MSc Advanced Computer Systems Development course is ideal if you are an BSc Honours Computing degree graduate or hold an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and would like to upgrade your software development and system integration skills with new technologies and trends.

The MSc has been designed with industry in mind and integrates the latest developments in computer systems analysis, design, implementation, integration, and management on different devices. It has a strong focus on the practical, hands-on software development and integration skills required by industry.

You will learn software development and system integration skills with different technologies that include UML, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Oracle, NoSQL, IBM WebSphere, MS BizTalk, Java Multi-Platform and Android SDK. The course enables you to analyse a client's needs and provide IT solutions for small to large and complex systems on different devices.

Professional Recognition

Our MSc Advanced Computer Systems Development course is recognised by the British Computer Society as partially meeting the educational requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) professional recognition.

Careers & Further Research

Graduates are currently working in roles including software engineer, project manager, database developer, website manager, software quality assurance analyst, IT consultant, university lecturer and PhD researcher.

Successful completion of the MSc programme would allow progression to research-based academic programmes such as MPhil and PhD. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Entry requirements

You should normally have an Honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) in Computing, IT or a relevant discipline. If you have other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent or have at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience then you may also be considered.

Tuition fees

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£7,500 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£11,750 per year

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Students from Other UK

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REST OF UK (ENGLISH, NORTHERN IRISH, WELSH)- £11,750 cost of study.

£18,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,000 per year

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University of the West of Scotland
High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away
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