SECTION 3: Programme Structure
Full Time (for both the Newcastle and London Campuses)
September start: The programme typically runs over three semesters. In the first two semesters taught modules are studied. In the third semester students complete their project. During the summer students will take a vacation or obtain work experience.
Semester 1 (Sept – Jan)
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Semester 2 (Feb - May)
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Summer break (June - Sept)
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Semester 1 (Sept - Jan)
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KF7013 Website Development and Deployment
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KC7013 Database Modelling
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KF7029
MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project
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KF7023 Computer Networks and Operating Systems
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KF7011 System Analysis and Design with UML
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KF7010 Program Design and Implementation
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KF7028 Research Methods and Project Management
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January start: The programme typically runs over three semesters. In the first two semesters taught modules are studied. In the third semester students complete their project. During the summer students will take a vacation or obtain work experience.
Semester 2 (Feb - May)
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Summer break (June - Sept)
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Semester 1 (Sept - Jan)
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Semester 1 (Feb - May)
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KC7013 Database Modelling
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KF7013 Website Development and Deployment
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KF7029
MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project
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KF7011 System Analysis and Design with UML
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KF7023 Computer Networks and Operating Systems
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KF7028 Research Methods and Project Management
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KF7010 Program Design and Implementation
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Distance Learning (for the Newcastle campus)
The programme typically requires three years of study, with the final year devoted to the project. The sequencing of the modules depends upon when a student starts – September or January. The diagram below shows a typical study pattern for a September starter. January starters would join in Semester 2.
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Semester 1
Sept-Jan
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KF7013 Website Development and Deployment
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KF7010 Program Design and Implementation
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KF7029
MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project
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Semester 2
Jan-May
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KF7011 Systems Analysis and Design with UML
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KC7013 Database Modelling
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Semester 3
May-Aug
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KF7015 Computer Networking
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KF7028 Research Methods and Project Management
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Part Time Delivery (for the London Campus only)
The programme typically requires two years of study, with the last semester devoted to the project. The diagram below shows a typical study pattern.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Sept – Jan)
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Year 1, Semester 2 (Feb - May)
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Summer break (June - Sept)
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Year 2, Semester 1 (Sept – Jan)
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Year 2, Semester 2 and Summer (Feb - Sept)
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KF7013 Website Development and Deployment
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KC7013 Database Modelling
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KF7010 Program Design and Implementation
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KF7029
MSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies Project
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KF7023 Computer Networks and Operating Systems
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KF7011 System Analysis and Design with UML
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KF7028 Research Methods and Project Management
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SECTION 4: Programme Learning Outcomes
QAA Expectation: A3.2
Degree-awarding bodies ensure that credit and qualification are awarded only where:
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The achievement of the relevant learning outcomes has been demonstrated through assessment.
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Both UK threshold standards and their own academic standards have been satisfied.
Students undertaking this programme are expected to achieve the following learning and educational outcomes on completion of each stage (level) of the programme prior to progression to the next stage.
(Programme learning outcomes should be specific to area/s of study and should reflection national subject benchmarks and qualification framework level descriptors)
Please note PLOs are cumulative across the award/s and should not be repeated in each section.
PG Cert Level 7 Learning and Teaching Matrix
Lower Level Award (60 Credits Level 7 Completion)
Postgraduate Certificate
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YES
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If yes, indicate award title:
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Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Studies
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NO
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Postgraduate Diploma Programme Learning Outcomes (120 Credits)
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Knowledge & Understanding (K&U):
KU1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the main areas of Computing and Information Technology, including the key areas of systems analysis, systems development, operating systems, security, networking, databases and the internet
KU2. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, theories, methods, techniques and tools in the application and management of a range of current and emerging secure computing and information technologies
KU3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the professional, ethical, social and legal issues involved in the development and operation of a range of information technologies.
KU4. Apply a detailed knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle with respect to generalised information systems
KU5. Deploy detailed knowledge and understanding of the main features and major issues associated with the establishment and management of a computing and information technology project
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Intellectual / Professional Skills & Abilities (IPSA):
IPSA1. Systematically identify and analyse complex problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature and offer appropriate strategic solutions using a range of effective methods and tools
IPSA2. Critically examine, apply, discuss and evaluate the philosophies, techniques, tools, and methods relevant to computing and information technologies for a range of applications and a variety of domains
IPSA3. Apply and reflect on the professional, social, ethical and legal issues surrounding the development and use of computing and information technologies, including in a business or industrial context
IPSA4. Systematically apply a range of techniques, tools and knowledge in the analysis, design, construction, testing and maintenance of high quality enabling solutions to computing and information technology problems in a variety of both real world and theoretical contexts
IPSA5. Critically examine the ways of defining, promoting, controlling and validating the attainment of quality in the field of computing and information technology, including security
IPSA6. Use evidence and criteria to integrate, evaluate, interpret and synthesise information and data from a variety of sources, discriminating between what is primarily essential or useful, and what has secondary value
IPSA7. Use appropriate techniques, tools and knowledge to support effective project management
IPSA8. Appreciate and apply appropriate techniques, tools and knowledge to support effective research and advanced scholarship
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Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural Awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
PVA1. Learn independently, enhancing your existing skills and developing new ones to a high level, enabling you to sustain your own continued professional development
PVA2. Demonstrate creativity in problem solving and decision making in complex and unpredictable situations
PVA3. Effectively and professionally communicate information, ideas, arguments, problems and their solution in written and oral form to specialist and non-specialist audiences
PVA4. Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility, personal enterprise, self-reliance and self-direction, and the management of time and resources, acting autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level
PVA5. Demonstrate professionalism in approach to personal development and technology/skills updating
PVA6. Engage in critical self-appraisal of their own learning experience, personal strengths, limitations and performance
PVA7. Demonstrate independent research at an appropriately advanced level.
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Postgraduate Diploma Level 7 Learning and Teaching Matrix – Full Time
Module Code
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Credits
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Core
Option
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Module title
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Research Rich Learning Nexus: indicate main strategy applied for each module
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Assessment Method
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ESAF
Submission
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PLOs assessed
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Led
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Orientated
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Based
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Tutored
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Yes
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No
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KC7013
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20
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C
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Database Modelling
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☒
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☐
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☒
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☐
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Assignment to analyse, design and implement a relational database, and an assignment to design and implement an object-relational database and a data warehouse.
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☐
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☒
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KU1,2
IPSA1,4,5
PVA1,4,5
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KF7010
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20
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C
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Program Design and Implementation
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☐
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☐
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☒
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☐
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Assignment involving the development and documentation of a solution to a programming problem using object oriented methods.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3,4,5
IPSA1,2,3,4,5
PVA1,2,3,4
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KF7011
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20
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C
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System Analysis and Design with UML
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☒
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☒
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☐
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☐
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Assignment - critically appraise the information requirements of organizations and development lifecycles and consider professional codes of practice issues.
Assignment - analyse and design a solution for a given problem scenario using object oriented analysis and design techniques.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3,4
IPSA1,2,3,4,5,6
PVA1,2,3,4,5
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KF7013
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20
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C
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Website Development and Deployment
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☐
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☒
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☒
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☒
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Practical web development and an accompanying critical report.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3
IPSA1,2,3,4,5
PVA1,3,4,5
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KF7023
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20
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C
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Computer Networks and Operating Systems
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☒
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☒
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☐
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☐
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Report, practical work portfolio and poster on “Computer Organization and Operating Systems”.
Report, practical work portfolio and poster on “Networking, Internet and Security”.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3
IPSA1,2,3
PVA1,2,3,4,5
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KF7028
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20
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C
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Research Methods and Project Management
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☐
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☒
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☒
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☒
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Assignment to produce a project proposal to justify, plan, monitor, control and execute a project at master’s level, and a professional reflection critically analysing the project proposal.
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☒
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☐
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KU2,5
IPSA1,5,6,7,8
PVA1,2,4,5
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Postgraduate Diploma Level 7 Learning and Teaching Matrix – Distance Learning
Module Code
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Credits
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Core
Option
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Module title
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Research Rich Learning Nexus: indicate main strategy applied for each module
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Assessment Method
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ESAF
Submission
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PLOs assessed
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Led
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Orientated
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Based
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Tutored
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Yes
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No
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KC7013
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20
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C
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Database Modelling
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☒
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☐
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☒
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☐
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Assignment to analyse, design and implement a relational database, and an assignment to design and implement an object-relational database and a data warehouse.
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☐
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☒
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KU1,2
IPSA1,4,5
PVA1,4,5
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KF7010
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20
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C
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Program Design and Implementation
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☐
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☐
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☒
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☐
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Assignment involving the development and documentation of a solution to a programming problem using object oriented methods.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3,4,5
IPSA1,2,3,4,5
PVA1,2,3,4
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KF7011
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20
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C
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System Analysis and Design with UML
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☒
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☒
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☐
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☐
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Assignment - critically appraise the information requirements of organizations and development lifecycles and consider professional codes of practice issues.
Assignment - analyse and design a solution for a given problem scenario using object oriented analysis and design techniques.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3,4
IPSA1,2,3,4,5,6
PVA1,2,3,4,5
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KF7013
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20
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C
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Website Development and Deployment
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☐
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☒
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☒
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☒
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Practical web development and an accompanying critical report.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3
IPSA1,2,3,4,5
PVA1,3,4,5
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KF7015
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20
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C
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Computer Networking
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☒
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☐
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☐
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☐
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Practical work / simulation and a report of words.
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☒
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☐
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KU1,2,3
IPSA1,2,5
PVA1,2,3,4,5
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KF7028
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20
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C
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Research Methods and Project Management
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☐
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☒
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☒
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☒
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Assignment to produce a project proposal to justify, plan, monitor, control and execute a project at master’s level, and a professional reflection critically analysing the project proposal.
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☒
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☐
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KU2,3,5
IPSA1,4,5,6,7,8
PVA1,2,3,4,5,6
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