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Programme Length

This Masters degree, validated by the University of Wales, is being offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis. The full-time mode will be of one calendar year's duration, while the part-time mode has a minimum duration of two academic years.

Programme Description

This programme seeks to cover the shortage areas of both hardware and software networking.

Extensive study is made of routers, switches and other networking technology in our Cisco equipped state-of-the-art laboratory. The school is a Cisco Regional Academy and is also able to offer industry certification (CCNA) to students. The course will also educate students in advance server configuration using Microsoft and Open Source technologies. The school is also a Microsoft Academy. Programming techniques relevant to networking are also covered in some detail using Java.

Programme Content and Structure

Part I

Module

Research Methods - Credits : 10
Human Organisational Management - Credits : 10
Internetworking and Security - Credits : 30
Emerging Network Technologies - Credits : 20
Windows Networks - Credits : 20
Network Programming and Systems Software - Credits : 20

Part 2

A major project resulting in a dissertation worth 60 credits.

Assessment

The taught modules in Part I are assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. The project in Part II is normally assessed through the submission of a dissertation and an oral examination.

Full-time mode

The full-time scheme runs over a calendar year. The taught modules in Part I will be studied over two 15 week semesters. Each semester includes an allowance for revision and assessment of a module. Part II (the project) will involve regular tutorials with members of the project supervisory team.

Part-time mode

A student enrolled on the part-time MSc programme would require a minimum of two years to achieve the award.

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for admission to the MSc programme are:

1. an Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
2. for graduates of non-UK universities, sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of the programme (e.g. TOEFL 550 or equivalent)

The nature of the programme is such that candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds will be considered.

Equivalent Qualifications

Equivalent qualifications will be considered for entry onto the programme. For example, a candidate with a good HND, together with at least five years relevant experience would be considered. The candidate would be expected to provide evidence to support his/her application.

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Other Skills Considered

Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration.