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Department of Computer Science, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

TSCM-AWM31: MSc Human Computer Interaction

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their 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: 120; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50109 Software engineering 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50121 Safety critical systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Options should be chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40212 Internet technology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50123 Networking 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
CM50200 Mobile and pervasive systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
XX50134 Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ50001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40179 Entrepreneurship 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
CM50175 Research project preparation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Options should be chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM40149 Collaborative systems 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
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
ZZ50005 Director of Studies approved unit 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
This placement unit runs for 12 months from the end of Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM50250 Placement 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their 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: 120; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


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.