Computer Science
MSc (one year full-time) PgDip (nine months full-time)
3 good reasons to study Computer Science at Salford • One-year conversion programme allows students with an undergraduate degree in any subject to gain a solid background in computer science
• Taught by leading experts in the field • High demand for graduates with strong computer science skills
Programme details
This programme will provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students are able to appreciate and use new developments in a rapidly-changing subject area.
Many of the staff who teach on this MSc programme are also members of the Computer Science Research Centre. This means that you will be taught by leading experts in the field. Many of the dissertation projects contribute to research carried out in the Centre.
Module titles
• Programming Techniques and Algorithms
• Software Engineering • Databases • Research Methods • Management Principles and Practice • Human Computer Interaction and Usability
• Project and Dissertation Suitable for
Graduates from any area. This programme is not appropriate for students who already have significant computer programming experience – try the MSc Databases and Web-based Systems as an alternative (see page 50).
Career potential
Typical careers after graduation might include systems analyst, systems programmer, computer analyst, software engineer, systems integration developer, IT systems administrator.
International students can apply
Creative Games
MSc (one year full-time or up to three years part-time) PgDip (eight months full-time or two years part-time)
3 good reasons to study Creative Games at Salford • Based at MediaCityUK from 2011 • Integrates the fields of research in creative technology, heritage studies, digital art and interactive media to create a new discipline
• Visiting speakers from the cutting-edge of the creative industries and games applications Programme details
Module titles
A new discipline using games engines for the creative and cultural industries. This programme explores the digital innovation that dominates the production of videogames and exploits emerging technologies for the benefit of the creative industries, architecture, health services and the heritage sector.
This programme is taught in collaboration with Art and Design.
• Media and Cultural Theory • Populated Virtual Environments (PVEs) • Creative Games Programming • Creative Research Methods • HCI and Usability Engineering • Virtual Worlds • Major Project Proposal • Choose one option from: • Games for Architects and Urban Planners
• Interactive Multimedia Application in a Heritage Context
• Major Project Suitable for
A variety of graduates who have differing creative and technological backgrounds.
Career potential Excellent employment prospects in one of the fastest-growing media and creative industries in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you will be ready to start a career in game design, teaching, academic research or design consultancy for both the private and public sectors.
International students can apply
MediaCityUK
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