MSc Infomation Technology
Introduction
The MSc in Information Technology provides an in-depth technical overview of IT, and offers training to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers as technologists in the IT and telecommunications sector.
The flexible structure of the course lends itself equally to those with a strong background in programming as well as candidates from the fields of science and engineering with little or no experience in computing.
It offers an overview of the field including:
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networks and the internet
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databases
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artificial intelligence
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computer security
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multimedia
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computer graphics
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human factors
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user interface design
while allowing students to focus on specific skills like programming and software engineering.
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Entry Requirements
Academic
Candidates would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at least 2:2 level (or its international equivalent) in a Science or Engineering discipline.
English Language
The qualification must be achieved no more than 2 years prior to admission. For students who need to improve their English skills before joining a degree programme, The Centre for English Language Education offers Pre-sessional Language Courses which are open to prospective students at all levels.
Course structure
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G507 – MSc in Information Technology
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Autumn Semester
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Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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Status
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G54IHC
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Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
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10
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Compulsory
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Group 1
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G64DBS
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Database Systems
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10
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Note 1
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G64INC
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Introduction to Network Communications
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10
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Note 1
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G54PRG
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Programming
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20
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Note 1
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G54ADM
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System and Network Administration
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10
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Note 1
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Group 2
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G53ELC
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Enterprise Level Computing
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10
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Note 2
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G53VIS
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Computer Vision
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10
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Note 2
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G54SIM
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Simulation for Computer Scientists
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10
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Note 2
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G54ORM
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Operations Research and Modelling
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10
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Note 2
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Note 1. The modules in Group 1 are intended for students with very limited background in computer science. They are compulsory for those students who have not studied these disciplines in their first degree. They are not available to students who have studied these disciplines previously.
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Note 2. The modules in Group 2 are intended for students with a strong background in computer science. They are compulsory for those students who have studied the disciplines covered by the modules in group 1 previously.
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Spring Semester
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G64OOS
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Object Oriented Systems
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10
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Compulsory
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G64SWE
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Software Engineering
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10
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Compulsory
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G54MET
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Methods for Understanding Users in Computer Science
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10
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Compulsory
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G53OPS
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Operating Systems
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10
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Optional
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MM4HCI
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Human-Computer Systems
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10
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Optional
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G64FAI
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Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
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10
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Optional
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G64SPM
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Software Project Management
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10
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Optional
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G53SEC
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Computer Security
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10
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Optional
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G53NMD
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New Media Design
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10
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Optional
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G52IIP
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Introduction to Image Processing
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10
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Optional
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G54PDC
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Parallel and Distributed Computing
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10
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Optional
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G54ACC
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Advanced Computer Communications
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10
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Note 2
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Summer Period
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G64PIT
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Project in Information Technology
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60
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Compulsory
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