This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering an additional 6 month placement opportunity, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students with limited experience to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree.

The IT industry is constantly evolving and it is now incredibly challenging to keep up with the cutting edge developments that industry is facing. Forbes Technology Council highlighted the biggest challenges facing tech companies in 2019, one of these is finding the right talent.*

This course is aimed at sharing advanced knowledge across a broad range of Computer Science modules. It is suitable for those of you who wish to enhance your computing skills in order to improve your contribution in an IT-related industry or to pursue research and development in academia.

We want to support you in making an impact into the field of Computer Science. This course has been designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills to analyse, model, design, develop, implement and evaluate computer-based systems in a wide range of application environments to a high professional standard.

During this course, you’ll have access to:

• Computer packages
• Lab facilities available 24/7

We will provide you with with knowledge of systematic approaches, tools and techniques for systems development, and learn how to embed them all within suitable frameworks to enable success. Our aim is to equip you with the skills for fast-tracking your career in IT.

Placements

This course offers you the chance to undertake a 6 month placement at the end of the taught element. A placement can help you build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course.

The placement is a valuable tool that can enhance your employability and help you to develop as an individual. It is acknowledged that graduates with work experience are generally much more attractive to employers.

Our Employability and Placements Office are available to support you in finding placement opportunities and can provide advice in areas such as interview skills and preparing CVs and covering letters.