| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
De Montfort University's Computing MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert program equips graduates with practical skills and specialist knowledge for careers in the computing industry. It emphasizes industry-standard software, research skills, and access to specialized labs. Graduates have secured roles in companies like Apple and Santander UK, demonstrating the program's strong industry connections and career outcomes.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Objectives:
- Equip graduates with the relevant practical skills and specialist understanding needed for a career in the computer industry.
- Prepare students for an exciting career in the fast-past computing sector.
- Develop knowledge and skills in business systems analysis and design to meet industry needs.
- Address business analysis and modelling, enterprise architecture, digital commerce, and human factors.
- Enhance understanding of current IT techniques and adaptations to new developments.
Key Features:
- Over 50 years of computing teaching experience.
- Leading knowledge of social media, mobile technologies, green ICT, and privacy and security.
- Instruction by experts from the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility with international research recognition.
- Access to specialist computer science laboratories, including a dedicated postgraduate lab.
- Over 20 computing labs with diverse hardware and software.
- Development of professional skills using industry-standard software like Android Studio, MATLAB, MongoDB, NEO4J, Oracle Apex, R Studio, Tableau, and Visual Studio.
- Diverse teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions.
Outline
Content:
- Business systems analysis and design
- Business analysis and modelling
- Enterprise architecture
- Digital commerce
- Human factors
- Research skills
- Current IT techniques
Structure:
- 12 months (September start)
- 18 months (January start)
Course Schedule:
- Block 1: Business Analysis & Modelling (30 credits)
- Block 2: Enterprise Architecture (30 credits)
- Block 3: Digital Commerce (30 credits)
- Block 4: Human Factors, Research and Skills (30 credits)
Assessment
Assessment Methods:
- Individual and group-based assessments
- Exams
- Projects
- Presentations
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Formal lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory sessions
- Independent study and research
Faculty:
- Experts from the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility with international research recognition.
Unique Approaches:
- Strong emphasis on industry-standard software and technologies.
- Focus on research and development skills.
Careers
Potential Career Paths:
- Systems Analyst
- Programmer
- Web developer
- Software architect
- Research and development project leaders
Career Opportunities:
- Companies like Apple, Santander UK, Hewlett Packard, and the NHS.
Career Outcomes:
- Students have secured a wide range of roles in the computing industry.
- Example: Graduate Dan Wildman secured a full-time web developer position after completing the course.
Other
Scholarships:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries available.
Research at DMU:
- Opportunities for postgraduate research students.
Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship:
- Tuition fee discounts available for DMU graduates on selected postgraduate courses.
Leicester - A City for Students:
- Vibrant city with easy access to entertainment, shopping, and culture.
UK
EU/International Programme code: G40073 Duration: 12 months (September start), 18 months (January start) Start date: September, January Fees and funding 2024/25 full-time fees for UK students: £9,500 per year How to apply Order a prospectus Submit a study-related enquiry Programme code:G40073 Duration: 12 months (September start), 18 months (January start) Start date: September, January Fees and funding 2024/25 full-time fees for international students: £17,600 per year How to apply Order a prospectus Submit a study-related enquiry
