Course description
Course content
The programme of study is organised under the following three study themes, namely:
-Internet Technologies
-Internet Applications Development
-Internet Commerce
Each of the themes is aligned to a different knowledge and understanding objective of the programme. Structuring the MSc around these themes provides students with a wide variety of perspectives on Internet Computing as a subject, and a core understanding and knowledge of three important areas.
Core modules
-Internet Computing Fundamentals
-Website Technology
-Java Programming for the Internet
-Digital Media Management
-Internet Based Information Systems
-Advanced Web Design
-Dissertation Project (in the summer)
Optional modules
Students may choose to attend one 20-credit module from another MSc Programme, but this doesn't count towards the award of the MSc
Further module information
The dissertation projects often include web design/implementation, multimedia systems, application of new technology, or remixing the web, interaction design studies. In addition to the practical work you will also write a substantial dissertation. Students often select projects in areas related to their future employment goals.
Assessment
-There are some modules with only coursework bases assessment
-There are modules with both coursework and examination assessment components
Special features
Graduates from this MSc programme will normally find employment as:
-Web designers/developer,
-Project managers
-Digital Media -
-Media application developers
-Mobile and interactive application designers
-management of Internet technologies,
-Research areas
-Web engineering
-Semantic web and Web 2.0
-Technology support for eLearning, eBusiness, eGovernment and eHealth
-Digital Media management
-Usability, interaction and Engagement