Internet of Things MSc
University of the West of Scotland
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OverviewOur MSc Internet of Things course is a postgraduate course focusing on teaching advanced IoT topics. As a student you will develop practical skills through a comprehensive understanding of fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience of IoT technologies within industry and academia.Cisco forecasted that the IoT will become a £13 trillion market – approximately six times the growth rate of the overall information technology market. Choosing our Internet of Things course will enable you ...Read more

Overview

Our MSc Internet of Things course is a postgraduate course focusing on teaching advanced IoT topics. As a student you will develop practical skills through a comprehensive understanding of fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience of IoT technologies within industry and academia.

Cisco forecasted that the IoT will become a £13 trillion market – approximately six times the growth rate of the overall information technology market. Choosing our Internet of Things course will enable you to gain the essential knowledge and skills to be placed in the internet technologies and telecommunications industries.

In the programme, unique and challenging modules are introduced for example Mobile networks and smartphone applications, Data mining and visualizsation, in addition to Ethics for IT professionals and Object-oriented analysis and design that provide the basics for Internet of Things (IoT).

Advanced wireless networking technologies and Internet of Things are introduced to in depth knowledge of the field. In addition, two modules which focus on research and the latest trends in the field – Research design and methods and Emerging topics in smart networks – help to define and complete the research project on time.

Career Prospects

Jobs

You will be prepared to enter research and developmental positions in academia. Other roles you will be able to apply for include:

  • IoT Developer
  • IoT Solution Architect
  • Application Developer

Further Study

Successful completion of our course prepares you for advanced research studies in related technology areas. You will also have the priority to be admitted to the MPhil/PhD degree courses. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

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Entry requirements

You will normally possess an appropriate undergraduate qualification: Honours Degree (2.2 or above) in Computing/ Engineering (or relevant disciplines) from a UK academic institute or an equivalent 4-year international degree qualification. You may also be considered with other academic, vocational, or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

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£7,500 per year

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£11,750 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£18,000 per year

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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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