Overview
The Computer Science programme from the Keele University is ideal for ambitious individuals who want to launch an exciting new career in this fast-growing field, who have not previously studied computer science or have prior work experience in the field, as well as those professionals who currently work in computer science roles and are looking for an academic qualification to accelerate their career progression.
This postgraduate course equips you for careers ranging from roles as software developers and engineers, programming analysts, computer systems, operating systems, and web developers through to IT consultant and management roles, amongst others.
What will you learn?
Postgraduate study of this course will develop and extend the practical skills you need for designing, building, deploying and evaluating software and computer applications in a variety of industrial contexts. You will learn programming and web languages including Python, Java and XML, will work with mobile web applications and will learn to develop modern software systems and applications.
Programme Structure
Knowledge and skills taught include:- Design and programming
- User interaction design
- Software engineering
- Data analytics
- Web technologies and security
- Research and consultancy skills
- Advanced programming techniques
- Fundamentals of computer science
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 23 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You should normally have, or be about to complete:
- A 2:2 undergraduate degree or a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent).
Or:
- A third-class honours degree or an ordinary degree (without honours) or UK equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience.
Or:
- Applicants who do not hold a recognised degree will be asked to provide evidence which demonstrates a minimum of three years’ relevant computing, IT or data management experience. The evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- The work experience must be at a graduate level, in either managerial or professional capacity normally in computing, IT or data-related employment which may include development, management or significant responsibility in use of IT or data.
Tuition Fee
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International
3720 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7440 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
National
3720 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7440 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
- £7,440 total fees with option to pay per module
- Per 15-credit module fee: £620
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.