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MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Full Time
09-SEP-24, 13-JAN-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Full time
09-SEP-24..
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Paisley Campus
Part time
09-SEP-24..
2 years
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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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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
Students from Other UK
REST OF UK (ENGLISH, NORTHERN IRISH, WELSH)- £11,750 cost of study.
£18,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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