MSc Computing and Technology (Part-Time)

The MSc Computing and Technology programme is designed specifically to enable you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge in computing and IT and wider digital leadership and technology subjects, in order to enhance and accelerate your career opportunities. By completing the MSc Computing and Technology you will be able to demonstrate capabilities in the disciplines of Computing and Digital Technology.

The programme is specially aimed at those who are wishing to develop and advance their career within the technology sector and is ideally suited to those who have no prior learning in computing subject areas, the modular content is reflective of this strategy.

Response to Covid-19: Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment and ensuring continued access to learning.

As a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and resulting social distancing requirements, we are intending to teach this course using a mix of on-campus and online learning activities. We continue to be guided by the Government to ensure our campus is Covid-secure.

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All information is accurate at the time of sharing. Courses starting in 2021 are offered as a mix of face to face and online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with restrictions, potentially to a full online offer, should restrictions increase in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.

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Level of study: Postgraduate

Entry requirements

• 2:2 (second class) honours or equivalent from a recognised university in any subject (except Cyber Security)
• Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree or work experience may also be acceptable

Payment plan: Available

Student loan: Available

Study method: Part-time classroom

Duration: 2 years with teaching across 15 weekends

Qualification: MSc Computing and Technology

Awarded by: Northumbria University

Start dates: October 2021

This programme has been designed to allow you to extend and deepen your learning in specific areas in the areas of specialism which are relevant to you. For example, the digital leadership module is designed to support future career progression into roles within engineering and technology organisations. It also provides a useful foundation for those seeking to pursue a career in areas such as technology research and development, technology commercialisation, leading technology spin out firms and new business ventures, and innovation consultancy.

Applicants should have:

Standard entry requirements

• Minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised university in any discipline (except Cyber Security)
• Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree

Non-standard entry requirements

• Relevant qualifications and/or work experience, such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)2, Amazon AWS or any other related certifications, 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.

This Masters programme has been designed in consultation with partners from industry to ensure you learn up-to-date computing knowledge required by employers across the industry. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.