Online Computing Degree :: Accredited Universities

The programme is designed to enable students to undertake a rigorous study of current theories, techniques and issues, and acquire the practical skills that are essential within the changing environment so that they can pursue a related career or further relevant academic study.

Students will be provided with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in computing in a flexible way. Learning materials have been developed to allow them to maximize the time you available for study and the programme delivery provides additional support through either online or structured tutor lead sessions.

The curriculum provides a broad based experience exposing them to a range of relevant aspects of computing in a progressive way.

Entry Requirements

Two Subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; or
Completion of a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.

English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 if English is not the first language.

A personal statement (of between 350-500 words) that addresses your motivation for undertaking the programme, references, relevant prior experience and qualifications.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 3 years.

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme.

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With the ability to carry out an independent research-based project, backed up with a wide range of industry relevant modules, the MSc in Computing allows you to showcase your abilities. You start by studying taught modules, either taking a flexible route so you can choose from our wide choice of industry relevant modules or following a more focused route in a specialist area. You then complete the MSc with a research module which enables you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the computing field. This provides you with an excellent platform for further research studies.

Designed for those with a bachelors degree in computing or a related discipline, or who have extensive industrial experience in this area, this qualification brings together theory and practice and allows you to draw on your own background and experience. With the aim of developing a professional approach to the study and application of computing this qualification incorporates study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and continuing professional development.

This MSc Computing also offers you the opportunity to specialise either in information security and forensics, or in software engineering. The title of your qualification will reflect this: MSc in Computing (Software Engineering) or MSc in Computing (Information Security and Forensics). Whichever study route you choose, you begin by studying a taught module component, followed by a research project. For the specialist routes you are required to study a project topic in the specialist area.

The taught modules component of the flexible route allows you to choose four 30-credit modules from our computing and related curriculum. Designed to meet the varied requirements of industry, this route allows you to choose the relevant modules for your specific career needs.

If you follow either of the specialist routes you must complete two compulsory modules, and two optional modules from the remaining computing and related curriculum. The compulsory modules are intended to give you in-depth, specialist knowledge in these areas, while the optional modules allow you to focus on additional knowledge and skills for your chosen career.

You will complete the MSc with a project. If you are interested in a more business-oriented qualification, you can take the 30-credit module The MSc professional project (T847), and an additional 30-credit taught module. If you are looking for a more in-depth research oriented qualification, you should take the 60-credit module Research project (T802).

Entry Requirements

You will need a bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience. If you do not hold a degree, we would expect you to complete our Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) before embarking on this MSc. If you are successful in completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) you will be able to go on to study our Postgraduate Diploma in Computing (E81) and Master of Science in Computing (F66).

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see the IELTS website for details.

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This course is for non computing graduates who would like to study the area of computing, and would like to do so at a postgraduate level and undertake a dissertation of considerable depth at the end of the course.

The award includes the option of a placement in industry for a period of 12 months which may give focus to the dissertation. Alternatively the student's dissertation may research a relevant issue linked to their employment.

Entry Requirements

Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a non-computing discipline.

If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work.

If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.

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This part time BSc degree programme in computing from University of West of Scotland, while offering a range of vendor certified modules that can be integrated with your programme, such as Microsoft Certified IT Professional courses, CISCO CCNA and Certified Internet Worker (CIW), has been designed specifically to give students maximum flexibility in their studies.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers or appropriate experience, or First Steps at University. (mature students)

CertHE/HNC* in Computing related subject.
*Some HNCs are credited at 96 credits, additional credit required can be attained from the Level 7 20-credit portfolio.
DipHE/HND in Computing related subject (equivalent to 240 credits).

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The programme is designed to enable students to achieve a full undergraduate honours degree in Computing (Information Management) by undertaking a rigorous study of current theories, techniques and issues and acquiring the practical skills that are essential within the rapidly changing environment so that they can pursue a related career or further relevant academic study.
Students will be provided with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in computing in a flexible way. Learning materials have been developed to allow you to maximize the time available for study and the programme delivery provides additional support through either online or structured tutor lead sessions. The curriculum provides a broad based experience exposing them to a range of relevant aspects of computing in a progressive way.
The focus of the Information Management route is the use of computer technology to provide information that can be used to support the operation of companies and organisations both large and small.

Entry Requirements

Two Subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; or
Completion of a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.

English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0 if English is not the first language.

A personal statement (of between 350-500 words) that addresses your motivation for undertaking the programme, references, relevant prior experience and qualifications.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 3 years.

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme.

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