MSc Department Structure

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MSc Department Structure
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TimeTabling Full Time

• Semester-1
• 60 credits maximum of taught modules
• Semester-2
• 60 credits maximum of taught modules
• Followed By
• 60 credits of research
• MUST have achieved120 credits of taught modules
  by end of Your 3rd Semester

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Modules

• Modules are repeated the following semester
• All modules have at least one assessment
• Some have more than one
• 15 credit submission is equivalent of 3,500 to
  5,000 words
• 150 hours equivalent
• 30 credit submission is equivalent to 7,000 to
  10,000 words
• 300 hours equivalent

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MSc Computing Modules

• Three general routes all include core of
• Programming
• Relational Database Development
• Human Computer Interaction
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Software Route
• Operating Systems
• Computer Systems
• LAN Management
• Data Communications
• Systems Route
• The core modules plus any other four
• Web Route
• 3-D Modelling
• Web Authoring
• Multimedia Development
• Web Technologies

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MSc Distributed Systems Modules

• Specialised Approach
• Two core modules MUST be passed
• Distributed Systems Technology
• Distributed Systems Programming
• Followed by two options
• Web Services
• Grid Computing
• Biologically Inspired Systems
• Data Mining

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Module Guidelines

• Selecting a module may be based on
• Previous study of the subject
• Background knowledge of the area
• Pure interest
• Employment prospects
• Seek advice
• Maximum 60 credits in one semester
• Only be invited to commence research on
  successful completion of 120 credits of taught
  modules