MSc Internet of Things

Entry requirements

DEGREE

Bachelor's degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content).

We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course has been designed to give you advanced theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of progressive and emerging topics in Internet of Things to design and engineer the next generation of connected devices and systems.

You’ll learn to apply key concepts in Internet of Things such as hardware/software co-design; programming and interfacing of embedded processors; IoT hardware components; and Networking, and how to acquire, fuse and analyse data collected from sensors, using AI and data science-driven approaches.

You will also plan, manage and deliver significant Internet of Things-based projects, resulting in a high-quality research output through a dissertation. You’ll investigate and develop Internet of Things projects within the confines of the ethical, social and professional contexts of the next generation of smart devices and networked systems.

From this course, you’ll come away with the professional skills needed for a senior career in the IT industry.

This course is also available as a two-year masters with an industrial placement year. The embedded industrial placement offers a unique opportunity to apply the skills learnt on real-life projects.

Information for international students

Overall IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent).

If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course.

Fees and funding

Home-:

Full Time- 10,320£ per year (Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee- 3500£)

Part Time- 1,720£ per 30 credit module

International-:

Full Time- 15,240£ per year (Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee 3500£)