Partner Details

Unicaf

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Master of Science - MS
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

DL-UIC-APR
DL-UIC-AUG
DL-UIC-DEC
DL-UIC-FEB
DL-UIC-JAN
DL-UIC-JUL
DL-UIC-JUN
DL-UIC-MAR
DL-UIC-MAY
DL-UIC-NOV
DL-UIC-OCT
DL-UIC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The overall aim of the programme is to provide people of graduate status working, or planning to work, in a
computing environment with the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by gaining additional knowledge and skills in the areas of Computing, Information Systems and Management of Computer Technology. The specific aims of the programme are as follows:
To provide students with a fuller, systematic understanding of current and developing computer technologies.
To enable students to explore the issues surrounding the Management of Information Technology in Business and Industrial contexts.
To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work.
To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners.
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding, critical awareness and ability to conduct evaluation of current research issues.
To further develop students’ originality in applying analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills.
To provide advanced, conceptual understanding, underpinning career development, innovation and further study such as PhD.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically review current and developing principles and practices within the computing industry.
2.
Demonstrate deep conceptual and practical knowledge and skills in the areas of Computing and Information Systems.
3.
Critically select a range of tools and techniques used in the development of complex computer based systems.
4.
Critically analyse a range of applications domains.
5.
Effectively and creatively manage Information Technology and its users in the workplace.
6.
Use knowledge with originality and be innovative when applying IT solutions to business problems.
7.
Comprehensively and critically understand current research issues in the relevant aspects of Computing and Information Systems.
8.
Study independently at an advanced level and have developed effective methodology skills for original research.
9.
Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive knowledge of IT concepts, principles and theories.
10.
Perform original system modelling, requirements analysis and design.
11.
Conduct critical evaluation and testing of a computer based system.
12.
Deploy appropriate methods and tools creatively for the development of a complex computer based system.
13.
Apply appropriate research methods critically to conduct original computer related research.
14.
Develop and evaluate computer based systems.
15.
Manage computer based projects.
16.
Use a wide range of computing facilities effectively
17.
Work individually.
18.
Use information technology, e.g. Web and internet, for effective information retrieval.
19.
Apply numerical skills to cases involving a quantitative dimension.
20.
Communicate effectively by written or verbal means.
21.
Plan and manage learning and development.
22.
Engage with complex debates around legal, ethical, social and professional issues regarding Computing and Information Systems.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via online lectures, tutorials, coursework, projects and guided independent study. Specifically, acquisition of 1 is via a combination of online lectures, projects and guided independent study. Acquisition of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is via a mixture of online lectures, tutorials, coursework, and projects. Acquisition of 7 and 8 is via online lectures, coursework, projects, and guided independent study. Students are given feedback on all work produced.
Assessment methods for the knowledge and understanding are specified in module specifications. Each module is assessed by coursework. Specifically, the assessment takes the form of written assessments, coursework reports and/or project work, reports and presentations.
Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via online tutorial, group discussion, coursework, projects and presentations. Specifically, skill 9 is developed through tutorial group discussion, coursework, projects, and presentations. Skills 10, 11 and 12 are developed through coursework, and projects. Skill 13 is developed through coursework, projects, and guided independent study.
Assessment of cognitive skills is through coursework reports, project work, reports and presentations.
Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently. Specifically, skills 14, 15 and 16 are developed through coursework, and project work. Skill 17 is developed through individual coursework, and project work.
Assessment of practical skills is normally by coursework (14-18) and projects (14-18).
Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically, through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, group work and presentations. Skill 18 is developed through a combination of research-related coursework, guided independent study, and projects. Skill 19 is developed through study of technical methods, coursework, and projects. Skill 20 is developed through report writing for coursework and projects, teamwork, presentations, and discussion. Skill 21 is developed via the management of learning tasks and deadlines
for coursework and projects.
Key skills are assessed as part of coursework (18-22), projects (18-22), and presentations (20).

Opportunities for work related learning

Self-knowledge: Students reflect on their strengths and skills to select their project. With support of project supervisor;
Project and time management skills, during Coursework and Project Dissertation; Courseworks based on real-world industrial case studies application;
Leaming about Intellectual Property and Copyright, during Research Methods; Application of a wide range of ICT tools and techniques; 
Learning statistical tools for data analysis;
Development of Interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Students will register for one module at a time and must complete the whole programme within 5 years.The Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate are alternative exit awards.A total of 60 credits is required for a PG Certificate and 120 credits for a PG Diploma (excluding the dissertation).For all Masters students … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered
Undergraduate degree

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH11-01) computing