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PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc Professional Computing
Mobile & Distributed Computer Networks Full-time or part-time
Full-time or part-time
This flexible award allows you to choose
Working at the intersection of two of the modules from our computing masters portfolio.
most exciting and significant technological You can tailor your study to fit your career
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developments of modern times - computing aspirations, to upgrade, expand or diversify
and communication networks - and making your expertise and to improve opportunities for
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use of materials and equipment from some of future employment. It can be used to fit in with
the leading industry names, this award offers your professional development programme.
the opportunity to combine a masters degree Credit for prior qualifications or significant work
with recognised industry training qualifications. experience may be possible with completion
You will investigate the tools and techniques to masters level in the workplace through our
required to develop, maintain and secure the project-based approach.
various elements of a 21st century digital
communications network. In addition, you
The choice of modules is constantly refreshed
will specialise in the design, implementation
and updated but may include: database design
and management of wired and wireless
& implementation; e-commerce application
computer network systems. This course will
development; information systems management
allow you to develop a critical understanding
& quality; information systems theory;
of the principles and operations of computer
innovation; interactive design & evaluation;
network communication technologies. This
IT infrastructure; Linux administration;
understanding of the importance of this subject
Linux computing essentials; mobile wireless
will be deepened as you explore the often
communications; network management; voice
‘mission critical’ role which networked computer
over IP; wireless network applications; open web
systems provide in contemporary organisations.
technologies and web applications framework.
The course’s practical emphasis gives you
As you progress you will develop your awareness
hands on experience of the techniques by which
of the methods and skills which are required
such networks can be controlled; to explore
in order to carry out Masters level research
the technical, operational and managerial
successfully and to reflect critically on your
implications of the deployment of VoIP
own development in the context of your chosen
technology in a networked environment; and
programme of study. The dissertation/final
to develop your understanding of the theory
project aims to provide an opportunity for you to
and practices of wireless LANs and the skills
engage in research and advanced scholarship in
needed to develop, install, configure, secure, and
a subject area that is appropriate to your course
troubleshoot wireless LANs.
but of your own choosing
You will develop knowledge in mobile
We maintain strong links with the IT sector
communications and networking by studying
and industry speakers are a regular feature
wireless communication technologies and
of the course. Staff members are accredited
exploring different wireless networking
to teach several industry-recognised courses
scenarios including mobile cellular networks
such as Apple, Zend(PHP), Adobe CS3 and Linux
and satellite telecommunications.
Redhat. Other qualifications, such as CISCO, are
available through our partner institutions.
Integral to the award are industry-level study
opportunities which will allow you to gain
Entry requirements
certification of your expertise in using tools from
In addition to the University entry requirements
Network Instruments.
you will require a degree in computing,
communication systems or similar.
Entry requirements
In addition to the University entry requirements
Key facts
you will require a degree in computing,
Course code: PRFCC/PRFCD/PRFCM
communication systems or similar.
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Start date: September or January
Key facts Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
Course code: MDCNC/MDCND/MDCNM Part-time 2 years.
Place of study: Headingley Campus
Start date: September or January
Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
Part-time 2 years.
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