MSc Computing (Work Experience)

Program Overview

The MSc Computing (Work Experience) program is a comprehensive master's degree designed for non-computing graduates seeking employment in the IT industry. It offers hands-on experience in key computing topics, including programming, web development, databases, and project management. Students gain practical skills through industrial work experience, live projects, and research opportunities. Upon graduation, they are well-equipped for successful careers in database development, web application development, data management, and cloud computing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc Computing (Work Experience) program is designed for graduates of other subjects who want to gain employment in the IT industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key computing topics relevant to the current job market, including programming, web development, databases, and project management. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in the IT industry.

Objectives:

• Gain knowledge in key computing topics relevant to the current job market.
• Gain industrial work experience and work on live projects for real clients.
• Gain awareness of contemporary IT practices and the structure and demands of the global computing industry.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Hands-on experience: The program introduces students to a broad range of computing topics, including programming, web development, databases, study skills, and project management.
• Research: Students undertake research in the field of computing to build their knowledge of research approaches, designs, and techniques in preparation for the course dissertation project.
• Specialization: Students can choose to specialize in one of three areas:
• System design and development project:
Focuses on C#, ASP.NET framework, MVC architecture, and pattern-based software development to build advanced web application solutions.
• Advanced data management project: Includes R programming, Big Data and Distributed Systems (use of Hadoop Ecosystem), and Data Integration (includes Tableau) to build data management solutions.
• Cloud-based project: Explores the fast-growing cloud computing field and covers deployment models, software architectures, tools and technologies, and different cloud services for designing and developing scalable applications.
• Industrial Expertise: Students work as experts on a live project and present their results back to the organization.
• Project-based learning: Real-life case studies and project-based learning are core throughout the course.

Structure:

• The program is delivered face-to-face over three semesters.
• Teaching is scheduled based on the length of the course and the academic calendar.

Course Schedule:

• Year 1:
• Compulsory modules:
• Computer Programming
• Dissertation For Computing
• Industrial Expertise
• Introduction To Databases And Big Data
• Introduction To Web Development
• Postgraduate Placement
• Research Skills For Computing
• Study Skills And Project Management
• Elective modules:
• Advanced Data Management Project
• Cloud-Based Project
• System Design And Development Project
• Final year:
• Compulsory modules:

Assessment:

• Dissertation For Computing: Coursework (100%)

Teaching:

• Teaching methods:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical sessions
• Access to digital and online resources
• Faculty:
• Unique approaches:
• Applied learning through work placements and live projects.
• Networking opportunities through industry connections.

Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Database development
• Database design and development
• Web application development
• Data management
• Cloud computing
• Software consultancy
• Opportunities:
• Work placements with companies such as 3Squared, XLN, Next Retail Ltd, EDF Energy, Wandisco, and DB Cargo.
• Outcomes:
• Previous graduates have worked for companies including Sky, PlusNet, Sumo Digital, and Jet2.com.

Other:

• Location: City Campus, Sheffield
• Facilities:
• Industry-standard IDEs such as Visual Studio
• Major programming languages including C#
• Database technologies such as MySQL and MongoDB
• Major cloud computing platform(s) such as Microsoft Azure
• ASP.NET, PHP, HTML, and CSS web development technologies
• Additional costs: Estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses are available in a PDF document.

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course without work experience placement or £11,810 with work experience placement. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course without work experience placement or £18,705 with work experience placement.