Applied Computing and Information Technology (Taught)

Specifically designed for non-computing graduates wanting to upskill or change career trajectory, this 12-month course equips you with the critical knowledge, technical ability and practical skills needed to apply IT expertly to your work. Our Master’s builds on everyday experiences with technology to help you understand, evaluate and assess the core theories and emerging developments underpinning the field, then apply your learning to real-world problems.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Contemporary STEM building with purpose-built facilities, including high-tech computer networking suites and dedicated IT labs

• Industry-standard software to emulate the professional workplace

• 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.

Our academic team are actively involved in the field’s most progressive research and consultancy, using their knowledge to update their teaching and keep you at the leading edge of the latest developments in computing.

Take part in possible field trips to see your subject in action.

With our focus on industry-informed teaching and employability-based development, you graduate with the competencies needed to succeed, both within IT and beyond.

Learn from prominent experts and build invaluable industry connections through our guest teaching classes.

Get involved in our annual STEM Careers Expo, bringing together employers and students through presentations, workshops and networking sessions

Our employability focus gives you with highly desirable transferable skills such as self-evaluation; effective communication; analysis and evaluation; and innovative problem-solving.

Tackle a real-life challenge in the sector with your choice of MSc project.

Benefit from your own personal academic tutor as well as the University’s comprehensive range of student support services.

Course modules

Programming for applications – Use real-world applications to demonstrate how to analyse a problem and develop a program to solve it.
Data modelling, management and governance – Manage data through its lifecycle, focusing on development tools, data capture, modelling, storing and retrieval.
Computer networks and security – An introduction to industry-standard networking models, cybersecurity frameworks and application protocols prevalent in technologies globally.
Research methodologies and project management – Learn to apply project management theory and research methods in practice, using appropriate legal and ethical frameworks.
MSc project in Applied Computing and Information Technology - Work creatively to generate an idea and develop it further, applying your technical, analytical, practical and managerial skills.

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