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This programme is for graduates of any discipline who are not trained in IT, and provides students with a wide exposure to fundamental and advanced techniques.

Starting with an introduction to several important areas of IT in the first semester, the second semester concentrates on a number of specific areas of computing practice.

MSc students undertake a project for the remainder of the programme. Depending on the topic, teaching involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals, case studies, role-play, mini-projects and personal reading.

The Department encourages student projects undertaken with industry or commerce.

Full-time MSc programmes are of 12 months duration. Modules are based over two 15 week semesters, and the rest of the 12 months is spent on a University- or industry-based project. The intensive 2-3 week teaching for part-time students may appeal to local students or those in employment who do not wish to stay on campus. Students are recommended to complete the programme in as short a time as possible (up to seven years available for MSc if necessary), to maintain the relevance of previous study.

Compulsory Modules
Compulsory Modules
Taught Semesters

* Essential Skills for Computing
* Computer Systems
* Network Systems
* Internet Programming
* Web Design and Web Analytics
* Information Systems and Modelling
* Practical IT Systems
* Management of IT Systems

Summer

* Computing Project

Assessment

Taught modules, with a total modular weight of 120 credits, assessed by coursework and examination. Project 60 credits.

Second class honours degree or equivalent is the usual minimum, although alternatives are considered. Students with a background involving a substantial amount of computing are not normally accepted.Acceptable English language qualification * GCSE English Language - Grade C or above * IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking * TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 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.

We offer more than 100 studentships for taught and research programmes and many departments award their own scholarships and bursaries. Ask for details of these and possible sponsorship opportunities from the department concerned when you apply.

Funding available for all students
Departmental Bursaries and Scholarships

Many departments offer bursaries to eligible categories of students, and scholarships on a competitive basis, some of which cover all tuition fees. Up-to-date information is available from our website at or speak to the department concerned.

Loughborough Sports Scholarships

We aim to provide our sports scholars with first class coaching, sports science and sports medicine support, access to extensive indoor and outdoor training and competition facilities, a life skills programme, a high level of support and an annual cash award.

Our elite sports scholarships offer exceptional students targeting the 2012 Olympics or the 2014 Commonwealth Games all of the above along with a contribution of up to £3,000 towards tuition fees, facility membership (where applicable) and free parking on campus.

To be eligible to apply for either sports scholarship you need to have gained a place on a postgraduate course and be competing in your chosen sport at least at junior international level.

For more information email sports-scholars@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1509 226108

Music Tuition and Scholarships

The Music Centre offers subsidised music tuition in a range of instruments or for voice selected via open auditions. Those selected receive thirty minutes tuition per week for twenty weeks. The cost of this would be £250, but via the scheme, students only pay a £50 registration fee.

You must register your interest for the tuition at the start of each academic year. The University also offers up to three competitive music scholarships each year selected by an independent panel of distinguished musicians.

These are awards of £500 and the scholars are expected to give a recital in the Spring. For further information contact a.beavis-harrison@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1509 222960

Prizes

University and departmental prizes and bursaries are awarded in many departments to postgraduate students who perform exceptionally well in their work or who contribute to the development of cooperation between the University and the local community.

Prizes awarded to postgraduate students currently include the prestigious Loughborough University Graduate School Prizes each worth £400, and two John Guest Memorial Travelling Scholarships, each valued at £500, awarded to research students to give them the opportunity to extend their knowledge of their subject, either within this country or overseas.

Access to Learning Fund (ALF)

The ALF is available to UK postgraduate (taught and research) students studying at least 50% of a full-time course who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties. To qualify, students must meet the same residence conditions as for student loans.

Postgraduate Taught Care Leavers Bursary

Care leavers from the UK who have recently graduated and want to progress onto full-time postgraduate study may be eligible for a bursary worth up to £2,660 which is intended for assistance with the cost of their study.

For more information contact j.sanders@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1509 222496.