This course comprises of the following modules and one project:

• Professional Project (core)
• Advanced Database Management System (optional)
• Management Information Systems (optional)
• Software Engineering 2 (optional)
• Computer Service Management (optional)
• Distributed and Parallel Systems (optional)
• Knowledge Based Systems (optional)
• Network Information Systems (optional)
• Programming Paradigms (optional)
• Realising the User Interface (optional)
• System Design Methods (optional)
• Web Engineering (optional)

Students will attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and group study sessions at the college. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in private studies. Classes will vary and will include class-based instruction; self-study using computer assisted learning strategies, writing assessments and practical work in the labs.

The applicants are expected to have passed the BCS Certificate in IT Systems.

£3500

1 academic year

Successful candidates will be eligible for admission to various MSc programmes in Computer Science at most major UK universities.