Computer Science
Information Technology MSc/Diploma
MSc: 1 year full-time Diploma: 7 months full-time Both may be taken part-time
The use of multimedia and Internet computing is growing and the rate of growth will increase as both the technology improves and the level of discrimination increases, led by user demand.
There is a clear requirement for well-trained and highly qualified professionals who are able to offer the skills necessary to take full advantage of developments in both hardware and software.
Much of what is produced currently is of lacklustre quality and often pays little attention to user interface requirements or those of the systems that are to transmit and render the content. This is particularly the case with material available on the Internet including many e-commerce sites.
This programme will provide graduates with the necessary skills to redress the balance and to take full advantage of new technologies.
Compulsory Modules
Taught Semesters
- Java and the Internet
- Network Systems
- Modelling and Simulation
- Foundations of Multimedia
- Research
- Methods and Project Preparation
- Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues of IT
- Information Management and the Semantic Technologies
- Computer Vision
Summer
- Computing Project
Entry Qualification*
Second class honours degree or equivalent is the usual minimum, although alternatives are considered. Students with a background involving a substantial amount of computing are not normally accepted.
Assessment
Taught modules, with a total modular weight of 120 credits, assessed by coursework and examination. Project 60 credits.
Selection
Based on application form, CV and confidential reports of named referees. In certain cases candidates are invited for interview.
Sponsorships and Scholarships
The Department awards University Scholarships to a number of highly qualified International students. External funding may also be available.
Module Delivery
Full-time MSc programmes are of 12 months duration. Modules are based over two 15 week semesters, and the rest of the 12 months is spent on a University- or industry-based project. The intensive 2-3 week teaching for part-time students may appeal to local students or those in employment who do not wish to stay on campus.
Students are recommended to complete the programme in as short a time as possible (up to seven years available for MSc if necessary), to maintain the relevance of previous study. Modules listed are correct at the time of publication. We are constantly reviewing content and so modules may change. Applicants are strongly advised to consult our website www.cs.lboro.ac.uk for further information.
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