Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7 Optional

Level 7

Programme Structure

Where candidate's first degree was not taught and assessed in English, a minimum IELTS 6 (with a minimum of 5.5 on each component) or equivalent.

Where candidate's first degree was not taught and assessed in English, a minimum IELTS 6 (with a minimum of 5.5 on each component) or equivalent. Offerings: All

Applicants should normally have one of the following qualifications: Degree, not necessarily in Computing, when the applicant has relevant skills, or Degree equivalent professional qualifications e.g. the BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT, or DipHE or HND plus a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience. Students with non-standard entry qualifications, relevant industry experience or certification are also encouraged to apply. Admissions for these candidates will be at the discretion of the Programme Leader. Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be required to submit a CV and references.

Applicants should normally have one of the following qualifications: Degree, not necessarily in Computing, when the applicant has relevant skills, or Degree equivalent professional qualifications e.g. the BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT, or DipHE or HND plus a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience. Students with non-standard entry qualifications, relevant industry experience or certification are also encouraged to apply. Admissions for these candidates will be at the discretion of the Programme Leader. Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be required to submit a CV and references. Offerings: All

Apply appropriate research methods critically to conduct original computer related research.

Study independently at an advanced level and have developed effective methodology skills for original research.

Use information technology, e.g. Web and internet, for effective information retrieval.

Employ advanced skills in Virtual Reality development to effectively visualise data in a Virtual Reality setting.

Depending upon the task, students to work effectively as individuals or as part of a team.

Effectively and creatively apply relevant tools and techniques for developing Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality systems.

Use knowledge with originality and be innovative when applying technology.

Use a range of technologies, algorithms and associated data structures and select an appropriate architecture for Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality applications.

Apply suitable programming techniques with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality related game technologies to solve problems specific to mixed reality applications.

Make informed and critical decisions in the architecture of a Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality Application for a particular domain context.

Communicate effectively by written or verbal means.

Critically review current and developing principles and practices in the fields of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles and theories of Computer Science in the fields of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Engage with complex debates around legal, ethical, social and professional issues regarding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies and systems.

Critically evaluate advanced graphics tools and techniques employed in modern Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality development.

Specify appropriate user-centred requirements for specific immersive experiences.

Apply numerical skills to cases involving a quantitative dimension.

Evaluate the software and hardware requirements for integrating Virtual Reality and/or Augmented Reality into an enterprise application.

Comprehensively and critically understand current research issues in the relevant aspects of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Demonstrate deep conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in the areas of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Course Catalogue

Computer Science (Virtual and Augmented Reality) - 36224 - MSc