Computer Science with Project Management (Taught)

This broad-based, two-year course allows you to explore the full extent of modern computer science without limiting yourself to one specialisation while gaining valuable skills in project management. It equips you with core theoretical knowledge and technical skills alongside introducing new and developing technologies; honing highly coveted workplace skills; giving you invaluable hands-on experience; and building leadership and project management skills that will act as a springboard into a rewarding career.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Modern STEM building with purpose-built facilities including a high-tech CCNA Academy computer networking suite and dedicated computing rooms

• Industry-standard technologies such as a cloud programming platform

• Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces

Your student experience
Block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.

Learn from our industry-experienced academics with expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence with applications to business and healthcare.

Our active involvement in real-world research and consultancy feeds directly into course delivery, ensuring you are kept up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

Immerse yourself in sector-relevant field trips and seminars from external speakers.

Prepare for the workplace through practical experience and hands-on training.

Develop sought-after project management skills alongside employment-focused skills such as critical analysis; effective communication and research methodologies.

Explore your interests with a specialist research project inspired by a course subject.

Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.

Course Modules

Project management – Gain an in-depth knowledge of project management tools and techniques to define, plan and deliver successful projects in your area.

Leading and managing organisational resources – A toolkit for inspirational leadership, including high-performance work systems and change-management strategies.

Distributed and parallel computing technologies – Gain insights into programming technologies as well as the design and deployment of parallel and distributed computer systems.

Intelligent systems and data mining – Study the advanced design concepts of these technologies and their use for solving real-world problems.

Network systems and administration – Learn to maintain the smooth, problem-free and secure operation of network servers, troubleshooting network systems.

Research methodologies and project management – Apply project management theory and research methods in practice, working within legal and ethical boundaries.

Developing independent research - Learn what goes into a research proposal and application alongside a foundation in good research design at Master’s level.

Personal professional development – Build your professional image, identify where you are now in terms of skills and attributes, and prepare for your future career.

MSc project – Computer Science – Work creatively to generate an idea and develop it further, applying your technical, analytical, practical and managerial skills.

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