MSc Computing

The MSc Computing course offered by Edge Hill University is a specialist programme that delves into the complexities of current computer systems, helping students build on their existing computing skills and gain a proficient knowledge of network security, databases, ethical hacking, and even project management. This postgraduate course provides the opportunity to explore specialist capabilities in areas like machine learning and big data analysis.Course Content: The course offers a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and insights in Computing. It provides a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to advanced scholarship and research in Computing. Students will gain conceptual understanding enabling them to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them, leading to methodological changes.Key Modules: The programme comprises of several key modules like Research Methods, Ethics, Databases, Ubiquitous Computing, Project Management, Ethical Hacking, Data Mining and Big Data Analytics, Virtualisation and Cloud Computing, and the Computing Project.Accreditations: The MSc Computing program is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: On completion of this course, students can seek careers as IT consultants, strategic planners, systems designers, database administrators, network managers, electronic commerce specialists or multimedia professionals. There are also career opportunities in areas such as project management, risk analysis or software development.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.