MSc
COMPUTER SCIENCE
This programme enables students to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in a range of
advanced topics in computer science. Core themes include programming languages and
paradigms, specification, logic, program verification and object-oriented software
development. Additional topics include system security, multimedia applications and
internet application development.
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE
Contact us
Dr Elke Duncker
Email: e.duncker@mdx.ac.uk
Location
Hendon campus, London, UK
Nearest Underground station:
Hendon Central, Northern line
Study mode
Available full or part-time
Start in September.
Fees
UK/EU full-time: £5,200 per year
UK/EU part-time: £2,700 per year
International full-time: £9,400 per year
Middlesex University provides a
forward-thinking and innovative
computing science environment on its
superb north London campus.
• Relatively small class sizes and strong
student support.
• Emphasis on professional and project
skills for your step into industry.
• Strong academic and research profile,
including authors of widely-used
textbooks and learning materials.
• Real enthusiasm to support students in
exploring new concepts and innovations.
• Practical work integrated into every
module.
• Well equipped PC and Mac labs
including specialist multimedia and
graphics and games facilities.
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY IN LONDON
Course overview
There are three compulsory taught mod-
ules and one optional taught module.
These are followed by an independent
project. The programme will provide you
with a deep understanding of key concepts
in computer programming, programming
paradigms and software development and
design, with a balance of computer sci-
ence theory and practical, hands-on
experience. You will also gain an under-
standing of the professional, legal and
ethical framework applicable to careers in
computing.
Entry requirements
We are looking for motivated graduates
who are passionate about internet and web
technologies. You should have at least a
second class Honours degree in a
computing subject or another discipline
related to the programme; for example
subjects like mathematics, science,
engineering or other disciplines that
provide significant exposure to IT and
computer programming. We also accept
applicants with degrees in other
disciplines who can demonstrate relevant
industrial experience. If English is not your
first language you will need an IELTS score
of 6.5.
Careers • Internet Media Technology
The programme will prepare you for employment in a wide On this module there is a strong focus on virtual tools
range of areas within the software industry and for further and virtual environments with control and real-time
research. The focus on principles and concepts will provide considerations. The user experience and the monitoring
you with the skills to undertake self-directed learning of this experience is also considered in depth. You will
throughout your career. gain the experience of working with cutting edge
multimedia in the context of performance and
Programme content dissemination of media in a distributed environment.
Modules You then complete a project module:
There are three compulsory taught modules:
• Individual research or development project
• Postgraduate and Professional Skills This will allow you to consolidate learning across the
This module gives you the academic and professional programme and develop your ability to plan and conduct
knowledge needed to plan, run and report academic and a substantial piece of individual work.
professional projects. It consists of two phases. In phase
one, the focus is on generic skills, such as finding, Assessment
selecting, verifying and evaluating information, You will be assessed through a combination of coursework,
comprehending and summarising technical content, presentations, a project and unseen examinations.
evaluating theories and presenting arguments. In phase
you develop a proposal for an individual project to carry
out on completion of the module. You develop skills in
gathering and analysing data, for instance for
requirement specifications, writing and reviewing project
proposals, evaluating project outcomes and peer
reviewing.
• Fundamentals of Computer Programming
On this module you will study a range of advanced
topics related to computer programming and learn about
the functional programming paradigm and the
development of applications within it. You will also learn
about logic, program verification and formal specification
techniques.
• Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Software
On This module covers in-depth, object oriented design
and development of software systems using an industry-
standard programming language and integrated
development environment. You will be taken through the
key phases of a typical software development
methodology, from requirements elicitation to
development, and testing. There is a strong focus on the
application of object-oriented software engineering
design patterns and tiered software architectures.

You also choose one optional module from the following:

• System Security
On this module you gain a solid foundation in
contemporary computer security and cryptology. You look
at a number of applications which need various
combinations of confidentiality, availability, integrity and
covertness properties; at the mechanisms which can be
used to incorporate these properties into systems; at how
such systems fail; at how they can be made robust
against various kinds of failure; and at various policy and
legal issues.
• Internet Programming
The challenges and complexities of the construction of
advanced internet-based software systems are addressed
together with a detailed understanding of modern client-
server technologies. You gain hands-on experience of
constructing secure, usable and accessible internet
applications.

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