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MSc - Master of Science
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
Feb 2028
1 Year
Step into the future of tech leadership with our Computing and Information Technology master’s degree. Whether you’re a computing graduate aiming to specialise further, or from another discipline looking to move into the field, this course gives you the skills to excel in today’s digital landscape – blending technical expertise with strategic IT planning, leadership, and project management. You’ll benefit from an industry-relevant curriculum shaped with employers, exploring areas such as information security, data analytics, business process analysis, and advances in IT management. Learning is hands-on, with opportunities to apply theory through projects, case studies, and a Technology Dissertation, all guided by expert teaching from academics engaged in active research and consultancy. With industry links, guest lectures, field trips, and work experience opportunities, you’ll graduate with the skills, connections, and confidence to make an impact in the digital sector.3 years part time.. 12-18 months full time, depending on start date.
This module is designed to enable the student to develop a critical appreciation of a range of business process analysis approaches and to explore key contemporary issues regarding their application in organisations.
This module is designed to provide the student with a critical appreciation of End User Computing (EUC) risk management with an emphasis on the risks and management of spreadsheet technology.
This module aims to provide an insight into the implementation of data security in computer systems and to encourage students to appreciate the practical and theoretical management principles associated with information security.
The aim of this module is to equip the student with the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to produce a dissertation with a research or technical focus.
This module provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in handling social media data that is generated from user activity.
The aim of the technology project is for the student to apply knowledge, skills and techniques developed during directed and independent study to solve a real world technology related project. The technology project may take the form of an in-depth research project or the development of a computer system.
This module aims to foster in students a critical appreciation of project management principles and practices in preparation for when they will manage ? or be managed via ? technology projects.
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