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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings across five survey areas (teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation).
Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.
Course focus is on employability-based development through industry-informed teaching.
About the course
Specifically designed for non-computing graduates wanting to upskill or change career trajectory, this two-year Master’s course equips you with the critical knowledge, technical ability and project management skills needed to expertly apply IT to your work. Our Master’s builds on everyday experiences with technology to help you understand, evaluate and assess the core theories and emerging developments underpinning the field, then apply your learning to real-world problems.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Contemporary STEM building with purpose-built facilities, including high-tech computer networking suites and dedicated IT labs
- Industry-standard software to emulate the professional workplace
- Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms and group study spaces
Student experience
Our academic team are actively involved in the field’s most progressive research and consultancy, using their knowledge to update their teaching and keep you at the leading edge of the latest developments in computing.
Take part in possible field trips to see your subject in action.
With our focus on industry-informed teaching and employability-based development, you graduate with the competencies needed to succeed, both within IT and beyond.
Learn from prominent experts and build invaluable industry connections through our guest teaching classes.
Get involved in our annual STEM Careers Expo, bringing together employers and students through presentations, workshops and networking sessions
Our employability focus gives you with highly desirable transferable skills such as self-evaluation; effective communication; analysis and evaluation; and innovative problem-solving.
Tackle a real-life challenge in the sector with your choice of MSc project.
Benefit from your own personal academic tutor as well as the University’s comprehensive range of student support services.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
Course Leader - Dr Wei Huang
Dr Wei Huang joined the University of Bedfordshire in November 2004 as a Lecturer (permanent position) and then became a Senior Lecturer in January 2007 and a Principal Lecturer in August 2012. He is an academic member of the Institute of Research for Applicable Computing (IRAC) in the School of Computer Science and Technology.
What will you study?
Studying our Applied Computing and Information Technology with Project Management MSc course will equip you with the core knowledge and skills around programming, computer science and information technology. You will learn about one of the most essential skills required by a computing student and that is programming. In our Programming for Applications unit, you will analyse problems and develop programs to solve these problems using case studies on real-world applications.
In other areas of study, you will be introduced to Data Modelling, Management and Governance methods and techniques alongside database theory. This unit will equip you with the knowledge to use the appropriate tools to build database systems using industry standard software and apply these systems to your chosen field of interest. To diversify your skills further, our unit in Computer Networks and Security is relevant to a wide range of career pathways including software development, business and risk management and cyber or data security. This unit will introduce you to core principles of cybersecurity while providing you with the fundamentals on how computer networks operate.
As the course has a particular focus on Project Management, this unit will develop your understanding of this practice in various business contexts based on research and application. Through learning about Waterfall and Agile methodology, these project management tools will help you develop key employability skills that you can take into your career. To add to this, you will learn to effectively manage organisational resources and to acquire inspirational leadership in our Leading and Managing Organisational Resources unit. You will critically assess the relationship between leadership, operations management, finance and information systems as well as understand how business operations impact company performance.
Most importantly, you will complete a Master’s Project in Applied Computing and Information Technology where you will work on a topic of your choice that is relevant to your course and develop this idea using the skills you have learned across various units under the guidance of a staff member. To aid with this, our unit in Research Methodologies and Project Management as well as our Developing Independent Research unit will equip you with key skills for problem solving, project management, critical analysis and time management that will support you in research. Furthermore, you will be able to critically evaluate research data and learn to develop research proposals and design. Finally, to equip you for the workplace, our unit in Personal Professional Development will support your career progression by enhancing your employability and communication skills. You will shape your own professional development journey and goals with help from our scheduled coaching.
How will you be assessed?
You are assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework group and individual projects portfolios essays presentations or exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. You will also produce artefacts in the area of your specialism. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work. You will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments which culminate in your major project - the MSc Project where you will be given freedom to choose your area of work. The feedback on your submitted assessments will be provided within 15 working days. The lecturers are expected to take every effort to provide you the feedback as early as possible before the next assessment if any. If you fail an assessment and need to retake or resit the assessment you can do so in the next available opportunity which is normally in the assessment week of the next block. If you fail a unit and need to retake this unit you can do so when the unit is run again.
Careers
The critical theoretical analytical and practical skills of this degree will prepare you for a range of careers.
You could progress to a career in management supervision database/IT development or system design/analysis. Specific roles might be IT consultant; IT manager; systems developer; and programming supervisor. Other careers include IT managers or practitioners within commerce; database and IT developers; or system designers/analysts. The course prepares you to work within industries that make substantial use of computers and IT as well as professional roles in companies where computers and IT take on a more support function.
As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil or PhD level.
