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Master of Science Computing and Information Technology (with English Language)


General information

Master of Science
Master of Science Computing and Information Technology (with English Language)
University of 58吃瓜
University of 58吃瓜
MSc (Science Faculty)
Computing and Information Technology (with English Language)
Faculty of Science
English
18 months (1.5 years)
SCQF 11
For general QAA information on academic infrastructure see http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality

For subject specific benchmarking see:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/publications/information-and-guidance/publication?PubID=3043#.V5Ew8usrLIU (Computer Science)
(English as a Foreign Language)

Educational aims

This programme will involve study of Computing and Information Technology (with English Language) at an advanced, research-led level in which students will gain an understanding of how knowledge is created, advanced and renewed. The programme will encourage in all students a desire to pursue independent learning with curiosity, integrity, accuracy and intellectual rigour.

Programme structure

This is a 18-month programme of study leading to the degree of Master of Science. As with all 58吃瓜 programmes, it is made up of credit bearing modules. Students must earn 240 credits over the duration of the programme, with 120 credits normally earned each academic year. Typically, the first two years of study include core modules specific to the programme as well as other modules chosen from a range of options (in some cases, including modules from a different Faculty). The remaining years offer advanced research-led learning through modules that provide a programme-specific curriculum.

For information about core and optional modules for each programme, please consult the Programme Requirements, which can be found at /subjects/reqs/2017-18/list.html?v=pg

These requirements describe the detailed structure of the course and link to the contents of all the modules that can be included in the programme. Teaching, learning and assessment are progressive, with both the content and methods of delivery changing to suit the increasing level of complexity in the material, and independence of students, as they work through the programme.

Distinctive features

Programme outcomes/graduate attributes

In the course of this programme students will develop programme-specific skills. On completing the programme students should be able to demonstrate the graduate attributes outlined below.

Teaching, learning and assessment methods

a) Teaching and learning delivery

Students will engage with independent and group study in a supportive framework of teaching and learning. The strategy is to use methods of teaching and assessment that will facilitate learning appropriate to the aims of the degree programme. The following methods will be employed where appropriate to the level of study and the particular content of each module in the programme.


b) Material submitted for assessment

Assessment can be a blend of diagnostic work to determine student needs, formative work submitted for assessment and feedback (but not necessarily for academic credit) or summative work submitted for academic credit.


c) Learning and teaching support

Students' scholarship skills (in, for example, academic writing, information gathering and academic conduct) will be supported and developed through this programme. The following will be available, where appropriate to the level of study and the particular content of each module in the programme.