MSc Applied Computing and Information Technology with Project Management

at University of Bedfordshire

The course covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to real-world problems.

You will gain valuable experience and open up new career opportunities by working on real-world problems and utilising the tools of computing and information technology to lead to innovation within your area of expertise.

Why choose this course?

• The course has been designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply IT to their current role or those looking to change career direction.
• You will apply your learning in practical real-world scenarios.

Unit Information - What will I learn?

Units

• Computer Networks And Security (CIS109-6) Compulsory
• Data Modelling, Management And Governance (CIS108-6) Compulsory
• Developing Independent Research (CIS132-6) Compulsory
• Leading And Managing Organisational Resources (BSS064-6) Compulsory
• Msc Project - Applied Computing And Information Technology (CIS096-6) Compulsory
• Personal Professional Development (BSS074-6) Compulsory
• Programming For Applications (CIS107-6) Compulsory
• Project Management (BSS060-6) Compulsory
• Research Methodologies And Project Management (CIS120-6) Compulsory

How will I be assessed?

You are assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework, group and individual projects, portfolios, essays, presentations or exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. You will also produce artefacts in the area of your specialism. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work. You will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments, which culminate in your major project - the MSc Project where you will be given freedom to choose your area of work. The feedback on your submitted assessments will be provided within 15 working days. The lecturers are expected to take every effort to provide you the feedback as early as possible before the next assessment if any. If you fail an assessment and need to retake or resit the assessment, you can do so in the next available opportunity, which is normally in the assessment week of the next block. If you fail a unit and need to retake this unit, you can do so when the unit is run again.
 

To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.

We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.

English language requirements

The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English

The Scholarship scheme for international students enrolling in the academic year 22/23 at one of our UK campuses is as follows:

• An automatic £1,000 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for new international applicants (undergraduate and postgraduate).
• A £500 Prompt Payment Discount for applicants who pay their first year fees in full, before or at registration (undergraduate and postgraduate).
• A further £500 for applicants who are also University of Bedfordshire alumni

How will this course improve my career prospects?

The critical, theoretical, analytical and practical skills of this degree will prepare you for a range of careers. These include industries dealing with IT, or any other industry which utilises IT. Careers include IT manager or practitioner within commerce; database and IT developer; and system designer or analyst.

As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil or PhD level.