Applied Computing and Information Technology
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree from a recognised higher education institution, or a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience.
Months of entry
February, April, June, August, October, November
Course content
This course is designed for non-computing graduates who need to apply information technology to their current career, or want to change career direction. It covers a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems, as well as an awareness of emerging technologies and developments.
Key features
- Study key areas of information technology including applications of web technologies, information systems strategy and emerging technologies
- Each taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode of six weeks
- Benefit from valuable experience of working for real businesses
Career opportunities
You could progress on to a career as an IT consultant, manager, systems developer and/or programming supervisor within industries which make substantial use of computer and information technology. Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce, database and IT developers or system designers/analysts.
Areas of study may include:
- Computer networks and security
- Data modelling, management and governance
- Programming for applications
- Research methodologies
Information for international students
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Fees and funding
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- study@beds.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0300 3300 073