Computing Cardiff University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 3 years	September	find out	find out

Course fee notes

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Full time

Part time

Full time with Placement, 2 years

If you’re a home-fee paying student, you can apply for a £3,000 Master’s Excellence Scholarship from Cardiff University to help cover the cost of this programme.

Course overview

Designed for graduates who want to move into computing from another discipline, this one-year programme attracts students who wish to be introduced to the skills required for a career in software development.

This MSc Computing offers students from diverse career and subject areas a balance of software engineering skills and technical abilities required for a career in Software Development.

Through this one-year programme you will get a first-hand understanding of the vital problem-solving role of software, the interdisciplinary opportunities available, and what computational systems can achieve.

Through a gentle introduction and intensive support, you will be introduced to programming skills using important languages such as Java and Python. Emphasis is placed on handling data and you will develop essential skills in SQL (Structured Query Language) for advanced database functionality using industry standard products such as Oracle™.

A choice of taught optional modules allows you to further develop skills in areas of your choice.

Graduates from these programmes will be ideally placed for employment in the computing industry or for careers requiring a combination of their graduate discipline with computing expertise.

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