Computing MSc

• Overview

  Our postgraduate Computing course allows you to study computing at a greater depth, develop your research and analytical skills and complete an individual thesis investigating an area you are particularly interested in.

  This course has an Industry Placement Option. To apply for Placement, please click below. To apply for Non-Placement route, please click the Apply Now button.

  Apply for Placement option

  • September 2019/2020 Full Time
  • September 2019/2020 Part Time

  Course

  Highlights

  • Access to PC and Linux workstation computers
  • Specialist or broad pathway available
  • Industry Placement Option available.

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• Course Details

  There are two ways to study this course. You can take the general pathway, giving you a rounded computing education and a broad qualification, or you can take the specialist pathways to focus on a defined section of computing and meet your career aspirations. While the pathway option is mostly technical in focus, you will also learn about the business context and develop interpersonal skills that are vital to problem solving in business.

  Whichever option you take, you will study six modules and complete a dissertation. Some of the optional modules are only offered according to staff availability and student interest.

  Industry Placement Option

  You can elect to participate in a Work Placement – completing the modules ‘Career Futures: Employability Skills’ and ‘Work-Based Project’. The year in industry will develop your real world experience and you will undertake an applied research project that identifies and provides a response to an industry specific problem.

  Your placement will last between six and 12 months, it will need to be appropriate to your level of study and you should also be paid for this work. We will support you in finding and securing a suitable placement opportunity, however it must be noted that placements are highly competitive and there is no guarantee of a placement offer being made by an employer.

  Whilst on a work placement you will attend two full-day workshops held at the university, and complete a work-based Research Project on the organisation in which you are working.

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  Additional

  Information

  Further information

  For further information, come along to our next Open Day or contact our study team study@northampton.ac.uk.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

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    Each Open Day has a postgraduate stall, where you can speak with tutors about the postgraduate courses that interest you, to give you all the information you need about studying at the University of Northampton.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    When you graduate from this course you will be able to embark upon a range of careers in the broad IT and computing industry. There is a continuing demand for well-trained staff in this industry.

    Some examples of job roles include:

    Computer and Information Systems Manager, Computer programmer, Computer Network Architect, Computer Systems Software Developer, Applications Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst,
    Information Security Analyst.

    
• Requirements

  Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. We expect that you will have a working knowledge of computers and networks and it is essential that you have practical hands-on experience of at least one programming language.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent)
    for study at postgraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
  Online enquiry form

  Applying for 2020
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  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Level 7
  • Level 7 Placement

  • Intelligent Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM015

    Core Module N
  • Distributed Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM016

    Core Module N
  • Databases (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM017

    Core Module Y
  • Media Techniques (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM018

    Core Module N
  • Internet Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM019

    Core Module N
  • Internet Security (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM020

    Core Module N
  • Java programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM021

    Core Module N
  • Specification Analysis and Design (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM024

    Core Module N
  • Visual Object Software (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM025

    Core Module Y
  • Software Engineering (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM026

    Core Module N
  • Formal Methods for Software Construction (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM027

    Core Module N
  • Modern Computer Architecture (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM028

    Core Module Y
  • Computer Networks (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM029

    Core Module N
  • Mobile Device Software Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM030

    Core Module N
  • Immersive Technologies (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM031

    Core Module N
  • Modelling for Enterprise (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM032

    Core Module N
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM023

    Core Module Y

  • Databases (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM017

    Core Module Y
  • Visual Object Software (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM025

    Core Module Y
  • Modern Computer Architecture (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM028

    Core Module Y
  • Intelligent Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM015

    Core Module N
  • Distributed Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM016

    Core Module N
  • Media Techniques (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM018

    Core Module N
  • Internet Programming (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM019

    Core Module N
  • Internet Security (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM020

    Core Module N
  • Specification Analysis and Design (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM024

    Core Module N
  • Software Engineering (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM026

    Core Module N
  • Formal Methods for Software Construction (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM027

    Core Module N
  • Computer Networks (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM029

    Core Module N
  • Mobile Device Software Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: CSYM030

    Core Module N
  • Placement (30 Credits)
    Module code: ENVM071

    Core Module Y
  • Research Project (30 Credits)
    Module code: ENVM074

    Core Module Y
  • Career Futures: Employability Skills (0 Credits)
    Module code: ENVM073

    Core Module Y

  To be eligible for the award 120 credits of modules, for the non-placement option the compulsory Dissertation (CSYM023) must be taken. For those taking the Placement, they must complete 150 credits of modules (including ENV073 and ENVM074), and ENVM071. Students taking ENVM071 must take ENVM073 and ENVM074.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • You will have access to approximately 150 PC and Linux workstation computers housed in six bespoke computer laboratories, all with digital projection facilities, and maintained by two technicians.
  • We enrol small cohorts of students to ensure that you receive personalised care that will enable you to develop your skills and enhance your knowledge.
• Further Studies
  • Alumni 20% Discount

    Our Graduate Discount Scheme

    If you have previously studied an undergraduate degree with the University of Northampton, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on Postgraduate course fees.

    Visit our Graduate Discount Scheme page to find out more information and eligibility requirements.

    
  • Postgraduate Loan

    Get funding to study

    If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course either full-time or part-time you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student finance England.

    Visit the GOV website for more information on eligibility.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £6,840
  Part Time: £3,800 (Year One 100 Credits) £3,040(Year Two 80 Credits)

  Year 2 (Placement Route Only)

  Year 2 Placement Fee: £500 * (for placements starting in September 2021 or January 2022)

  *The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2020/21 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England

  *Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £6,750
  Part Time: £3,750  (Year One 100 Credits) £3,000(Year Two 80 Credits)

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 2019/20 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England

  *Please note that the maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2019 entry.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,750

  Year 2 (Placement Route Only)

  Year 2 Placement Fee: £500 * (for placements starting in September 2021 or January 2022)

  *The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,750

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2019 entry.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

• Part Time Study

  Courses offered on a part time basis are an excellent way of gaining a qualification around a busy home life or job. The University of Northampton recognises that many of our students have family and work commitments and offer various courses on a part time study basis, working flexibly around your requirements.

  A lot of our courses can be completed part-time, so you can fit your studies around your life. The majority of part-time and professional courses start in October. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure we have your details before your course starts.

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