MSc Computing

The Computing MSc course offered by Cardiff University is a master's degree program designed to equip students with essential computing skills. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced computing technologies and their applications. The course also emphasises the development of critical and analytical thinking capacities to solve real-world problems.Course Content: The course is structured over three semesters and offers both full-time and part-time modes of study. The first two semesters cover the taught stage of the course, followed by the third semester which is a placement or research project. The content is continually updated to reflect advances in technology and the needs of industry.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Web Application Development, Mobile and Social Application Programming, Data Science, Software Engineering Principles and Practice, Agile Methods, Distributed Systems, High-Performance Computing in C/C++, and Research Methods and Seminars.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: Graduates of the Computing MSc course will be equipped for a career in industries including finance, education, and healthcare. They will be suitable for positions such as software engineers, data analysts, IT managers, and more. There are also opportunities for further research or teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.