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Mobile Applications


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £4,900
  • International - £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September - August

Course Introduction

As the technology for integrating computer and communication systems matures there will be greater emphasis on developing appropriate services and applications. MSc in Mobile Applications seeks to strike a balance between advanced study of heterogeneous network infrastructure and computing systems and the study of the development of applications for new devices and technologies (mobile, ubiquitous, wearable). The success of the next generation of mobile systems will depend largely on the ability of the industry and academia to develop and provide appropriate applications to the users of the new mobile and wireless world.

The MSc in Mobile Applications course is designed for graduates wishing to bridge the disciplines of computing and digital content management and creation, with special emphasis on mobile applications.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Security, Privacy and Data Protection (20 Credits) (O)
  • Information Engineering (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 40 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):

  • Software Systems for e-Business and WWW (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games (20 Credits) (O) †
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Computer Graphics (10 Credits) (O) †
  • Digital Image Processing (10 Credits) (O) †
  • Human-Computer Interaction (Design and Development) (20 Credits) (O)
  • Multimedia Systems (20 Credits) (O) 
  • Web Engineering (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

† Indicates Level-3 Modules - a maximum of 20 Level-3 credits is permitted overall

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2 years
September - August

Course Introduction

As the technology for integrating computer and communication systems matures there will be greater emphasis on developing appropriate services and applications. MSc in Mobile Applications seeks to strike a balance between advanced study of heterogeneous network infrastructure and computing systems and the study of the development of applications for new devices and technologies (mobile, ubiquitous, wearable). The success of the next generation of mobile systems will depend largely on the ability of the industry and academia to develop and provide appropriate applications to the users of the new mobile and wireless world.

The MSc in Mobile Applications course is designed for graduates wishing to bridge the disciplines of computing and digital content management and creation, with special emphasis on mobile applications.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Security, Privacy and Data Protection (20 Credits) (O)
  • Information Engineering (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 40 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):

  • Software Systems for e-Business and WWW (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games (20 Credits) (O) †
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Computer Graphics (10 Credits) (O) †
  • Digital Image Processing (10 Credits) (O) †
  • Human-Computer Interaction (Design and Development) (20 Credits) (O)
  • Multimedia Systems (20 Credits) (O) 
  • Web Engineering (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

† Indicated Level-3 Modules - a maximum of 20 Level-3 credits is permitted overall

British Computer Society Educational Affiliate

Special Features

  • This course is accsThis course is one of the first few of its kind worldwide
  • This course is accredited by the British Computer Societyredited by the British Computer Society.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 or above in:

  • Computer Science, or Mathematics or Engineering, following a course which contained a significant proportion of computing; OR
  • A subject other than with above, but can demonstrate sufficient relevant professional computing experience

Two-year full-time course options:

  • Students who do not quite meet our normal entry criteria, such as those on the three-year Chinese diploma, or those who in the opinion of the admissions team would benefit from an additional year of study, may be offered a place on an alternative two-year full-time MSc programme

If you have lesser academic qualifications but have substantial (approx. 5 years’) relevant work experience, your application may also be considered.

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

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Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.