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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

TSCM-AFM39: MSc Computer Science

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations::
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50258 Principles of programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50109 Software engineering 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50259 Databases 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50260 Foundations of computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50261 Research seminar 3 credits       [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50175 Research project preparation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50262 Functional programming 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40149 Collaborative systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM40198 Digital media 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50150 Interactive communication design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50205 Theory of human computer interaction 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50209 Security and integrity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50210 Cryptography 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50230 Intelligent control and cognitive systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50263 Artificial intelligence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50170 Dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.