Edinburgh Napier University

Course Details

MSc Computing

Course Description

Duration: September starts: 12 months January starts: 18 months with a three-month break over the summer (after the first taught trimester) By taking a Masters degree in Computing you will be able to build on your undergraduate computing studies or work experience in the areas of your particular interest. As well as building on your existing computer skills and taking them to the next level, you will learn to develop a critical understanding and an analytical approach to your choice of specialist areas. With a strong emphasis on a digital business environments, we show you how to provide the best solutions for the company and the clients. Our aim is to prepare you to contribute relevant expertise within the interdisciplinary environments that characterise this sector. This programme is structured around three pathways as an inspiration for your programme. Specifically created to address the ever-increasing demand for technical web developers, the MSc Computing (Web Development) will convert students with no prior knowledge of computing into web developers in this intensive one year masters. We also offer the MSc Computing (User Experience) pathway which combines research, design and technological know-how, to help you develop next generations of systems and services.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Careers Thanks to its content, and the high demand for well-qualified graduates in computing, this course can open doors to a wide range of careers. You can take advantage of the increased opportunities for advancement that your new skills offer. You could pursue a new role in your specialist area, or take on a research, education, or start up a new business. Business analyst Data analysist Java developers System administration or network administration UX design Web developer




MSc Computing Edinburgh Napier University