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Internet and Distributed Systems
MSc (PGCert PGDip)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 1 year

    Part-time: 2 years (max 5 years)

    Professional accreditation

    British Computer Society accreditation is being sought for this programme.

    About the course

    A practical course which focuses on the development of applications and the management of data in a distributed environment, Internet and Distributed Systems will help you design and build secure, scalable internet applications and reusable software components.

    Its emphasis on practical issues and the current technologies used in the development of internet and distributed systems gives the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into a specific issue in this area of computing. This dedicated preparation for a real role offers University of Brighton students an advantage when seeking employment within the computing industry.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    Individual offers may vary.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    6.5 overall and 6.0 in writing (or equivalent qualification).

    Degree and/or experience:
    Either a good honours degree with a major computing content or three years industrial experience gained in a software development environment and a good honours degree.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Modules include both teaching periods and coursework activities. This supports both varied learning through workshops, seminars, lectures and group exercises, and the application of developed skills through coursework-based assessment. You will also undertake a project that explores creative solutions to internet and distributed systems-related problems.

    Syllabus

    Core modules:
    - Distributed Systems Principles
    - Internet Application Development
    - Enterprise Applications Development
    - Research Methods
    - Project

    Options, two from:
    - Algorithms and Computability
    - Intelligent Systems
    - Specification, Verification and Validation
    - Architectures and Integration
    - Interaction Design and Evaluation Process
    - Systems Analysis and Design
    - Intellectual Property Law
    - The Business and the Information System
    - Project Management

  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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.

    Internet and Distributed Systems (MSc) (Full time)  [J4BH021]
    UK/EU (Full Time)4,500 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,450 GBP
    International (Full Time)13,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Career opportunities

    Graduates take up positions such as software engineers, web developers, systems designers, database developers, and systems architects.

    Visit the careers service website.

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