Computer Science and Web Technologies MSc

The new Masters course in Computing Science and Web Technologies will give you the advanced skills and expertise to excel in the international computing and IT industry.

This specialist postgraduate course in Computing Science and Web Technologies is only available to international students (i.e. students domiciled outside the UK and EU) and will equip you with high-level knowledge and understanding of computing, computing science and web technologies.

You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a variety of UK industries with close links to the University.

• You will consolidate and extend your knowledge and skills in specific disciplines, including databases, web programming, and object oriented programming
• You will have the opportunity to undertake an indutrial placement with a UK organisation in industries such as: engineering, aeronautical engineering, energy, IT, business, and finance
• You will study at Perth College UHI, in the heart of Scotland, with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands
• Perth College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has a vibrant international student community

The programme aims to produce graduates with an in-depth knowdge and underanding of Computing, Computing Science and web technologies informed by current scholarship and research, including a criticl awareness of current issues and develoments in computing. It will prepare students for the next stage in their careers.

• A minimum 2:2 honours UK-equivalent Computing degree from a recognised university or equivalent awarding institution
• Equivalences in education will be checked using NARIC through the International Centre
• Alternative and equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered on an individual basis, overseen by the admissions panel
• You should also have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with no individual components (listening, reading, writing and speaking) scoring less than 6

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Full time

• You will study through a combination of lectures, practical exercises and projects
• You will also use a wide range of technologies and technology networks, including email and online discussion groups

• Perth College UHI

Full time: 1 year

• September
• January

The following fees apply to our taught postgraduate courses in the academic year 2013-14

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Perth College UHI for more information.

On completion of the MSc Computing Science and Web Technologies you will be qualified to take up a variety of positions in the computing and IT industries. These include:

• Applications engineer
• Information officer
• Database developer
• Software project manager
• Software engineer
• Web services developer

In partnership with Harjai Computers Pvt Ltd we also offer employment opportunities for eligible graduates of the MSc Computing Science and Web Technologies. Harjai Computers Pvt Ltd is a fast-growing, ISO 9001-2008 certified IT company, incorporated in 1995, specialising in resourcing services in IT across the globe.