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Web Technologies


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2013/14:

  • 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

The past decade has seen a phenomenal growth in the convergence in media communication, and a number of distinct and specialised areas have emerged including website design, security, usability issues, virtual reality, modelling and animation, e-business, e-learning and communication.

This programme will present you with a more demanding intellectual challenge than would be expected at undergraduate level by providing a taught course that extends your knowledge and skills, and which is also accessible to graduates from other relevant disciplines.

It provides opportunities for you to gain a sound understanding of the concepts, systems and methodologies of web technology, alongside development of practical abilities and discipline skills relevant to the field of study.

You will have opportunities to apply specialist skills and knowledge across specific areas of study, and to demonstrate critical judgement, research ability and proficiency in project management.

Course Syllabus

Modules: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules and 20 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):

  • Design for Human-Computer Interaction (10 Credits) (C)
  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Software Development (20 Credits) (C)
  • Business Systems Security (10 Credits) (O)
  • Media Production Planning (10 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Internet Security and Protocols (20 Credits)(C)
  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Software Systems for e-Business and the WWW (20 Credits) (C)

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

  • Web Technologies MSc Project (60 Credits) (C)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2013/14:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

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

 Part-time 2 years
September - August

Course Introduction

The past decade has seen a phenomenal growth in the convergence in media communication, and a number of distinct and specialised areas have emerged including website design, security, usability issues, virtual reality, modelling and animation, e-business, e-learning and communication.

This programme will present you with a more demanding intellectual challenge than would be expected at undergraduate level by providing a taught course that extends your knowledge and skills, and which is also accessible to graduates from other relevant disciplines.

It provides opportunities for you to gain a sound understanding of the concepts, systems and methodologies of web technology, alongside development of practical abilities and discipline skills relevant to the field of study.

You will have opportunities to apply specialist skills and knowledge across specific areas of study, and to demonstrate critical judgement, research ability and proficiency in project management.

Course Syllabus

Modules: (C) = Core (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules and 20 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):

  • Design for Human-Computer Interaction (10 Credits) (C)
  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Software Development (20 Credits) (C)
  • Business Systems Security (10 Credits) (O)
  • Media Production Planning (10 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Internet Security and Protocols (20 Credits)(C)
  • Issues in Digital Media (20 Credits) (C)
  • Software Systems for e-Business and the WWW (20 Credits) (C)

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

  • Web Technologies MSc Project (60 Credits) (C)
Skillset Media Academy

Special Features

Our teaching in this area is backed up by an international research programme in imaging, visual computing, multimedia, computer animation, virtual reality, digital video, human-computer interaction, telecommunications and artificial intelligence.

Entry Requirements

2:2 or above in:

  • Computing of an approved degree-awarding body; OR
  • A subject other than with Computing, but can demonstrate sufficient relevant experience in Computing

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Career Opportunities

This course will prepare you for a career in web technologies which requires knowledge of the development, design and implementation of software, mobile content, human-computer interaction, virtual reality, business security, internet systems and protocols, research skills and e-business, in addition to a well-developed set of creative, problem-solving and team-working skills.

It will equip you to become a well-qualified professional able to take a lead in designing, developing and exploiting existing and emerging web technologies.

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

Download Prospectus

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Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2013 (PDF 2MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (March 2013). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.