Computer Science MCOMP

  • Overview

    This course enables you to become a computer science specialist with advanced conceptual knowledge. You will be able to critically evaluate the design of software and hardware components.

    The MComp degrees provide an opportunity to study for a masters award as part of your first degree, giving you a head start after graduating. You will study advanced-level modules in the final year of the course and also undertake an individual project in your chosen specialism.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 8 years

    With placement year 5 years

    UCAS code G404

  • Course content

    Course structure

    The optional professional placement enables you to use your accumulated specialist skills in a real-life working environment before progressing to more advanced studies during the final year of the MComp programme.

    The MComp route is also open to other students in the undergraduate computing programme, if their overall performance in year two of the course is judged to be appropriate.

    Areas of study

    Among the subjects explored are object-oriented software design and implementation, computer system architecture, operating systems and formal specification.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Programming
    Databases
    Web Design
    Internet Applications
    Requirements Analysis
    Human Computer Interaction
    Professional Practice
    Computing Context
    Mathematics
    Maintaining Computer Systems

    Year 2
    Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation
    Specification and Reasoning
    Computer Systems Architecture
    Models of Machines and Computation
    Languages and Machines
    Operating Systems
    User-centred Design for Interaction
    Research Methods

    Optional placement year

    Final two years
    Major team project
    Specification and Refinement
    Rigorous Object-oriented Modelling
    Computer Graphics Algorithms
    Real-time Systems and Concurrency
    Options

    Masters-level modules:
    Individual project
    Specification, Validation and Verification
    Advanced Computer Systems Architecture
    Distributed Systems Principles
    Research Methods

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB and good ability in mathematics, typically demonstrated by an AS-level in mathematics.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    36 points.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 30 credits at distinction. Level 3 units in maths and computing required.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Our computing degrees are designed to prepare you for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development. Graduates of this award are expected to take leading roles in the design of hardware and software components of computer systems.

    Visit the careers centre website.

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MCOMP Computer Science  [J4CE001]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,900 GBP

    When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.

Find out more

01273 642428
cemadmissions@brighton.ac.uk

If you are an international student, contact us on:

+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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