Postgraduate Pathway in Computing

Program Overview

This program offers a Pre-Masters stage to prepare students for postgraduate study, followed by a Master's Degree in one of four pathways: Big Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, or Advanced Computer Networks. The program equips students with skills in data analysis, digital technologies, and information security, preparing them for careers in data science, data warehousing, consultancy, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Stage 1: Pre-Masters

Modules:

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study
• Business Systems Solutions (BCU)
• Research Methods for Postgraduate Study
• Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study
• Pre-Master's Extended Project
• Information Security

Stage 2: Master's Degree

Birmingham City University Degree Pathways:

• MSc Big Data Analytics
• MSc Digital Transformation

Careers:

• Data science
• Data warehousing
• Consultancy
• Data security
• Data administration
• Systems management
• Information security analyst
• Network engineer