Computing - Internet Technology (MSc)

Location: Avenue Campus

Attendance: 1 year full-time.

Course run by: School of Science and Technology

Course Summary

This course allows those students who have successfully completed a first degree to continue to study at a higher level.

Course Aims

This course allows those students who have successfully completed a first degree to continue to study at a higher level. The modules are designed to be introductory to start with and then to build specific expertise in the subject of Internet Computing. By the end of the course a student can expect to have the knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry and so increase their job prospects.

Modules can be taken as an individual one-off module, either as a taster before deciding whether or not to do other modules, or in order to update skills in that particular area.

Special Course Features

This course covers topics relevant to broad internet knowledge

Course Content

It is assumed that students would have some knowledge of computers and networks. If not, however, there is a bridging module that will have to be taken prior to starting on the MSc. The modules are delivered over six-week blocks, finishing with an assignment. The year is divided into three semesters, and each semester is further divided in half. So, for example, full-time study could be split as follows:

• Semester 1a - Internet Systems; Internet Programming; Internet Publishing
• Semester 1b - Databases; Graphics Programming; Client Side Software
• Semester 2a - Server Side Software; Web Design; Internet Security I
• Semester 2b - System Integration; Internet Media; Internet Security II
• Semester 3 - Research Methods and Dissertation.

All modules are worth 10M Level CATs points, except for the Dissertation which is worth 50M Level points. The Dissertation gives the student a chance to apply the knowledge which they have gained during the rest of their study, allowing them to manage the development of a substantial piece of work.

If you have passed a total of six modules and therefore gained a minimum of 60 CATs points, but decide to terminate your studies early, you can be recommended for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate. If you have passed a total of 12 modules and therefore gained a minimum of 120 CATs points, but decide to terminate your studies early, you can be recommended for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma. To be recommended for the award of MSc, you must pass all of modules including the Research Methods and Dissertation ie. have 180 CATs points.

Typical Modules Include

• Client Side Software
• Databases
• Internet Media
• Internet Programming
• Internet Publishing
• Internet Security
• Internet Systems
• Server Side Software
• System Integration
• Web Design

Career Opportunities

Within the UK there are ample opportunities for individuals with knowledge of the internet. This award should make any graduate highly employable.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by coursework.

Entry Requirements

A recently awarded BSc (Hons) Computing. Entry is also possible with a UK degree, subject to successful completion of a bridging module in PC Systems and Networks.

Fees & Bursaries

For up-to-date fees and bursary information for this course please visit www.northampton.ac.uk/fees

Further Information

For more information about this course, call 0800 358 2232 or email study@northampton.ac.uk

Direct application to The University of Northampton or apply online through UKPASS