Information Technology MSc

This MSc provides a depth of knowledge in information technology (IT), underpinned by a thorough understanding of key issues at the forefront of current research in this discipline.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how to design and create software, gain experience of modern programming languages, and discover how databases are used in modern information systems, from supermarket checkouts to online banking.<br/><br/>We’ll also equip you with a good understanding of the most significant technologies for developing web applications. These include HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, and PHP.<br/><br/>Further opportunities to specialise and enhance your knowledge are available through a range of optional modules. You could choose to focus on topics including artificial intelligence, biologically inspired optimisation, neural networks, data mining, machine learning, multi-agent systems, ontologies, semantic web, online map visualisations, or software safety and dependability.<br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of a small group on a practical project to find a solution to an IT problem. We’ll also provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research in preparation for your Information Technology MSc dissertation.