Advanced Computing MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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Our MSc Advanced Computing course is an advanced course of study for computing graduates focusing on issues such as Internet of things (IoT) and big data. It is designed to develop your practical development skills. It will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced computing technologies within industry and academia as well as acquire hands-on experience.The availability of high speed internet and advancement in data processing, persisting and provisioning technologies ...Read more

Our MSc Advanced Computing course is an advanced course of study for computing graduates focusing on issues such as Internet of things (IoT) and big data. It is designed to develop your practical development skills. It will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced computing technologies within industry and academia as well as acquire hands-on experience.

The availability of high speed internet and advancement in data processing, persisting and provisioning technologies along with miniaturization of sensing devices have opened new opportunities to utilise data to obtain a better understand of many application areas. Advanced computing technologies provide a roadmap of technological innovation across science and engineering domains. The MSc Advanced Computing is a specialist postgraduate degree focused on teaching advance topics of internet-of-things, big data and e-health.

Common modules focus on the key themes of advanced computing and on planning, analysing, developing, evaluating, deploying, and managing advanced computing systems and services for modern day organisations and businesses.

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 15

The course modules are great, I feel as I can work in any sector within my area. All of the staff including lecturers and professors are extremely helpful, nice and good at their..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 15

When I was at the University I really enjoy my time there. The lectures, the environment, the Professors, the city everything were just fine. As an oversea student I really miss..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification in Computing / Engineering (or relevant disciplines). You may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

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£667 month

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£979 month

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Students from England

£979 month

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£979 month

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£979 month

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£1,500 month

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£1,500 month

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28 Jan 15
The course modules are great, I feel as I can work in any sector within my area. All of the staff including lecturers and professors are extremely helpful, nice and good at their...
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SR
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28 Jan 15
When I was at the University I really enjoy my time there. The lectures, the environment, the Professors, the city everything were just fine. As an oversea student I really miss...
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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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