Computing with Placement (MSc)
Cardiff University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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The placement programme provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-12 month experience for students who successfully find a suitable placement. This MSc Computing offers students from diverse career and subject areas a balance of software engineering skills and technical abilities required for a career in Software Development. Through this two-year programme you will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software, the interdisciplinary opportunities available, and ...Read more

The placement programme provides the opportunity to undertake a 7-12 month experience for students who successfully find a suitable placement. This MSc Computing offers students from diverse career and subject areas a balance of software engineering skills and technical abilities required for a career in Software Development. Through this two-year programme you will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software, the interdisciplinary opportunities available, and what computational systems can achieve. Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™. A choice of taught optional modules allows you to further develop skills in areas of your choice. Students may choose to apply for a paid 7-12 month professional work placement to be undertaken on completion of Spring semester and before completing the MSc course with a 60-credit dissertation. This provides valuable work experience to develop your IT Professional skills. Graduates from these programmes will be ideally placed for employment in the computing industry or for careers requiring a combination of their graduate discipline with computing expertise. Mode - Full-time with sandwich year

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Brilliant uni to be at. Great prospects, staff and resources available. The campus is very compact so you can access everything you want within a half an hour walk. Great sports..Read more

Entry requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

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£12,200 per year

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£33,200 per year

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