Computing MComp

Are you keen to make your mark in the world of computing? When it comes to computers, businesses in the UK and overseas are looking for graduates who can make technologies more accessible. They’re also seeking people who can make us become more efficient on a global scale, career options and earning potential are vast. <br/><br/>The emphasis on this course is on developing hands-on, practical skills in computing and software development, as well as an understanding of the human and social contexts of software systems. You’ll be encouraged to cooperate with others as part of a development team on this MComp Computer Science degree, developing skills that will help you step with confidence into a future career. <br/><br/>The course builds on our Computing BSc(Hons) degree; you’ll spend an extra year at the end of your studies to gain a Master’s level qualification, and an even deeper knowledge of the subject. <br/><br/>**Why Study Computing MComp at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>You’ll learn how to design and build software that is both robust and reliable, study a range of programming languages and benefit from cutting-edge technology via our industry-standard technology and facilities. <br/><br/>A flexible programme of study, the course gives you a strong foundation of knowledge in all aspects of computing, while providing the opportunity to select the topics that interest you most. <br/><br/>In the first year, youll study alongside students on our Computer Science and Software Engineering courses. These courses have a common first year, before covering different areas in subsequent years. If you find in your first year that one area interests you more than others, you can request to transfer between courses. <br/><br/>You can gain industry experience, too, with past students securing placements with Next, HMRC, Puma UK, and Nissan. <br/><br/>Graduates of this Computing MComp and related subjects now work in roles at the BBC, West Yorkshire Police, Microsoft, and Amazon UK†. <br/><br/>†Source: LinkedIn <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. Computing MComp is designed to prepare you for registration as a Chartered IT Professional, or achieving Chartered Engineer Status <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.