Master of Science (MSc) - Computer Science
Overview
MSc Computer Science
This program is designed for Computer Science graduates who are seeking professional development in a specialist area to enhance their career prospects or as a sound preparation for research.
Gain a master’s degree in one year with the option to choose your award from range of specialist degree titles and modules. Gain an internationally-recognized master’s degree from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire, at a time and place that suits you, without travel and accommodation costs.
Study at CTS and benefit from the same academic standards and quality control procedures as if you were studying the equivalent on campus course in the UK.
Course Details
On our generalist course for Computer Science graduates, you study 120 credits worth of advanced, taught modules selected from all those offered, and a 60 credit project in computer science.
Modules - Level M (Master's)
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Module Title |
Credit Points |
Level |
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Specialist Modules |
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Advanced Database |
30 |
M |
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Distributed Systems Security |
30 |
M |
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Measures & Models for Software Engineering |
30 |
M |
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Multimedia Specification, Design and Production |
30 |
M |
|
Software Engineering Practice & Experience |
30 |
M |
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Web Services |
30 |
M |
|
Specialist Single Modules |
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Human Computer Interaction: Selecting Usable Systems |
15 |
M |
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Human Computer Interaction: Developing Usable Systems |
15 |
M |
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Mobile Standards, Interfaces & Applications |
15 |
M |
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Multicast and Multimedia Networking |
15 |
M |
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Secure Systems Programming |
15 |
M |
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Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking |
15 |
M |
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Foundation Modules |
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Professional Issues |
15 |
M |
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Software Development Tools And Methods |
15 |
M |
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Object-Oriented Programming |
15 |
3 |
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Introduction to Programming |
15 |
2 |
Duration
1 year (at 60 credits per semester); 2-3 years part time (min: 30 credits per semester)
Students are required to complete 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit project (180 credits in total) to graduate.
See the University's website for more details - http://www.feis.herts.ac.uk/csonline/mscCSci.asp
Academic Benefits
Here's why you should get a Masters of Science in Computer Science
There are many benefits to be derived from attaining a Masters degree. Research has shown that holders of a post graduate degree tend to earn more than both persons with only high school certification as well as those with an undergraduate degree. In fact a study done by the US Census Bureau showed that persons with a post graduate degree earns an average of 52 percent more than someone who has no degree, and 16 percent more than someone with undergraduate qualifications over the course of a lifetime (The Big Payoff: Educational Attainment and Synthetic Estimates of Work-Life Earnings)
In addition to the obvious financial benefits of earning a degree, there are also non monetary benefits to degree holders. Degree holders tend to hold higher quality jobs leading to a career rather than less fulfilling positions. The children of degree holders also benefit from their parents' academic achievement from greater parental involvement in their education. Overall graduates, tend to be a source of innovation and contribute to economic growth.
Entry Requirements
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or closely-related subject. With this qualification you may register for any of the awards in the programme
Deadlines
Students should submit their application forms to
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at least 2 weeks before the start of the semester.
Click here to download application form now or visit UH page for application download
Schedules
September (Semester Duration: Sept - Dec)
January (Semester Duration: Jan - Apr)
May (Semester Duration: May - Aug)
Although there are 3 semesters, students may enrol to start in semesters commencing September and January only.
