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Computing & Internet Systems
|MSc
|Full Time
| Admissions status: OpenPURPOSE
For graduates with a substantial background in Computer Science, this programme will enhance your ability to solve a broad range of challenging computing-related problems and gain a broad introduction to aspects of the Internet. Research for your individual project will provide valuable preparation for a career in research or industry.
DESCRIPTION
This programme provides students with the advanced skills to solve computational problems arising in the context of the internet. It is built around taught core modules on the internet and internet technologies such as computing networks, distributed systems, information security and database systems which are complemented by a wide range of optional modules that relate to various aspects of computing. The final part of the programme is an individual project which is closely linked with the Department's research activities.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Jeroen Keppens
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, September to September.
Location
Strand Campus.
Student destinations
Via the Department’s Careers Programme, students are able to network with top employers and obtain advice on how to enhance career prospects. Our graduates have gone on to have very successful careers in industry and research. Our graduates are working in general software consultancy companies, specialised software development companies and the IT departments of large institutions (financial, telecommunications and public sector). Recent employers include Logica and Inteliscape. Other graduates have entered into the field of academic and industrial research in areas such as software engineering and computer networks.
Year of entry 2013
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