StudyQA — Master: Computing: Information Engineering with Network Management

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The course offers advanced topics in Computing Science to existing graduates in Computing or a strongly-related discipline. The degree provides the opportunity to further inform Honours Computing graduates' expert knowledge of information systems and skills in up-to-date specialist areas of Computing such as Data Mining, Network Management and Web System Development.

A strong research focus provides a rich environment for advanced study and the training to continue to PhD study or industrially based research positions. With advanced skills in specialist areas of Computing Science the students will find these both useful and sought-after in the computing industry.

This course is offered full-time and part-time. The part time mode is ideal if you would like to further your career but are unable to commit to full time study.

Award * PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Start date * September

Course length * Full-time - 45 weeks / Part-time - 3 Years

Mode of Attendance * Full-time / Part-time

FULL-TIME
Semester 1

* Databases
* Data Mining
* Object Oriented Programming
* Cisco CCNA Semesters 1 and 2

Semester 2

* Professional Development and Research Skills
* Web System Development
* Cloud Computing
* Cisco CCNA Semesters 3 and 4

Semester 3

* MSc Project Investigation
* MSc Project

PART-TIME
Year 1:

Semester 1

* Object Oriented Programming
* Cisco CCNA Semesters 1 and 2

Semester 2

* Professional Development and Research Skills
* Cloud Computing

Year 2:

Semester 1

* Databases
* Data Mining

Semester 2

* Web System Development
* Cisco CCNA Semesters 3 and 4

Year 3:

Semester 1

* MSc Project Investigation

Semester 2

* MSc Project

The two networking modules are taught by Cisco-accredited trainers. The module content covers Semesters 1 to 4 of Cisco's Training Academy and will fully prepare you for Cisco accreditation. This is the key professional training required for a career in network management.

This course is ideal for students who possess an honours degree in a Computing discipline or an honours degree in another discipline with significant computing content.All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.IELTS 6.0 or equivalent means: * IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the 4 individual elements * TOEFL 80 overall with a 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing * Pearson PTE 59 overall with a minimum of 51 in each of the 4 individual elements English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL iBT® test: 90 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

✔️ Flexible study schedule
✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships
Applicants to this course may be eligible for a scholarship. More information can be found on the Computing Scholarships pages.

Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan
Applicants (Scottish domiciled and EU) to this course may be eligible for a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL). Full-time students can apply for a PTFL up to £3400. Part-time students can apply for up to £1700. The tuition fee loan is only available to part-time students who are undertaking at least 50% of a full-time course, and therefore, complete their qualification in 2 years.

Students can apply now by downloading an application form from the SAAS web site.