Admission Requirements including approved arrangements for admission with advanced standing, where appropriate.
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The ability to benefit from the programme is assessed on a combination of academic and personal qualities which can be demonstrated in a number of ways. Successful completion of a Degree level study (or some other equivalent qualification) is just one way. Students, who can in other ways demonstrate their ability to benefit from the programme, in particular mature students without formal qualifications, will always be considered and will be invited to contact the Programme Leader to discuss their application. It is University policy to recognise a wide variety of evidence, and potential applicants may wish to discuss this aspect of their application with the Programme Leader.
Standard Entry Requirements
Normally a good honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent, and normally in a Computing-related discipline. This will normally have included study in:
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Programming in an Object Orientated language
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System Analysis and Design
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Databases
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Computer Operating Systems and Networks
Non-standard entry: relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.
Overseas students are required to have an English Language IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent.
Students will not be eligible to claim APEL/APL for modules on this programme.
Interviews will be held where
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the suitability of a candidate is in doubt and further evidence is sought
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candidates present an unusual set of qualifications taken or pending, and an appropriate conditional offer needs to be determined
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candidates may need advice on the appropriateness of the programme, or on the appropriateness of a proposed preparatory programme of study.
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Applicants invited for an interview will always be informed of its purpose.
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Application Procedure
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Standard University application procedure
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Variation from Assessment Regulations or the Modular Framework Provide details of any approved variations from the Assessment Regulations for Northumbria Awards (ARNA)
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None
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BCS Mapping – MSc Computer Science, as at Nov 2015
Core Modules/ Accreditation Criteria
(full wording for each criterion is available in Appendix IV of the Accreditation Guidelines)
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KF7028 Research Methods and Project Management
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KF7031 Wireless Networks and Security
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KF7012 Implementation of Object Oriented Designs
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KF7032 Big Data and Cloud Computing
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KF7009 Decision Support Systems
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KF7024 Systems Development Workshop
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KF7029 MSc Individual Computing Project
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Core requirements for accreditation
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7.1.1 Critical review of literature
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7.1.2 Development of the self-directed learner
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7.1.3 Respond to opportunities for innovation
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7.1.4 Participate in the peer review process
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7.1.5 Undertake risk management
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7.1.6 Use appropriate processes
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7.1.7 Investigate and define a problem
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7.1.8 Apply principles of supporting disciplines
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7.1.9 Ability to work as a member of a team recognising team roles and different ways of organising a team
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Masters level requirements for CITP Further Learning
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8.1.1 Systematic understanding of knowledge of the domain with depth in particular areas
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8.1.2 Comprehensive understanding of essential principles and practices
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8.1.3 Understand and participate in the professional, legal and ethical framework
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8.2.1 Produce work informed by research at the forefront
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8.2.2 Tackling a significant technical problem
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Additional requirements for CEng
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9.1.1 Systematic understanding of knowledge at the forefront in development and implementation of systems
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9.1.2 Comprehensive understanding of the state of the art techniques
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9.1.3 Understand and participate in the legal, social, ethical and professional framework in systems, software or information engineering
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9.2.1 Develop and apply new technologies
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9.2.2 Show originality and innovation
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9.2.3 Evaluation of commercial risk
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