MSc Computing (2 Years)

Programme Director: Dr Mehran Sharghi

Programme Code: F2C4-TCO

This programme is available in  Edinburgh.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F20SF Software Engineering FoundationsF21AS Advanced Software Engineering
Semester 1 (Optional – choose 3)Semester 2 (Optional – choose 3)
F21DF Database and Information SystemsF20AD Advanced Human Computer Interaction *
F27ID Introduction to Interaction Design F20EC e-Commerce Technology
F29AI Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent AgentsF28CD Creative Design Project
F29DC Data Communications and NetworkingF29OC Operating Systems and Concurrency

* F20AD option requires F27ID

Progression to stage 2 depends on passing 8 courses at grade D or better with an 8 course average of 50%.

Year 2

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F21CN Computer Network SecurityF21RP Research Methods and Project Planning
F21SC Industrial ProgrammingC11PA Project Management
Semester 1 (Optional – choose 2)                        Semester 2 (Optional – choose 2)
F21BC Biologically Inspired ComputationF21AN Advanced Network Security
F21GA 3D Graphics and AnimationF21BD Big Data Management
F21RO Intelligent RoboticsF21FO Digital Forensics
F21SP Systems ProgrammingF21GP Computer Games Programming

Semester 3: F21MP Masters Project and Dissertation