MSc Information and Technology

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through several modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Core modules (IPOS route)

What you'll learn

Research Practice

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge.

Dissertation (year-long)

You'll carry out an in-depth research project on a subject of particular interest to you, which will be discussed in a formal dissertation and viva. You'll need to demonstrate sustained independent study through an advanced, coherent and original project. You'll think critically about philosophical issues and debates, and apply appropriate methodologies in pursuit of a clear and coherent set of objectives. This will include a rigorous appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the approach you've chosen. You'll also provide a substantial account of the academic, ethical and technical issues you encounter in your research. You'll critically evaluate the evidence you collect as part of the research process and reflect upon the relationship between evidence of different types and/or from different sources to give a balanced set of conclusions. Your finished piece of work will be accessible to an academic audience and, if relevant, to a professional audience.

Project Management

Develop your knowledge so you can initiate, plan, execute, manage, and sign off on a project. We'll focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation, and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management. You'll be challenged during your learning and assessments to relate to your own experiences and/or organisations.

Core modules (Information Technology Management Pathway)

What you'll learn

Managing Information in the Digital & Global Environment

Study current trends in the development of digitalisation and globalisation, and the impact these developments have on social, organisational and commercial activities and institutions.

Research Practice

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge.

Database Systems & Approaches

Evaluate different types of database systems, database managing systems and approaches, techniques and tools. Particular emphasis will be placed on critique of current practices and emerging trends in the area of databases, data and information management.

Project Management

Develop your knowledge so you can initiate, plan, execute, manage, and sign off on a project. We'll focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation, and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management. You'll be challenged during your learning and assessments to relate to your own experiences and/or organisations.

Dissertation

You'll carry out an in-depth research project on a subject of particular interest to you, which will be discussed in a formal dissertation and viva. You'll need to demonstrate sustained independent study through an advanced, coherent, and original project. You'll think critically about philosophical issues and debates, and apply appropriate methodologies in pursuit of a clear and coherent set of objectives. This will include a rigorous appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the approach you've chosen. You'll also provide a substantial account of the academic, ethical, and technical issues you encounter in your research. You'll critically evaluate the evidence you collect as part of the research process and reflect upon the relationship between evidence of different types and/or from different sources to give a balanced set of conclusions. Your finished piece of work will be accessible to an academic audience and, if relevant, to a professional audience.

Network Management

Gain an understanding of the tools and techniques used by modern network managers to collect management data, look for faults on the network, and identify diagnostic procedures that are on par with industry standards.

Research Practice

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge.

Advanced Networking Systems

Study advanced concepts in networking technologies and gain an understanding of quality of service in converged networks. You’ll also cover concepts of Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV).

Project Management

Develop your knowledge so you can initiate, plan, execute, manage, and sign off on a project. We'll focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation, and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management. You'll be challenged during your learning and assessments to relate to your own experiences and/or organisations.

Dissertation

You'll carry out an in-depth research project on a subject of particular interest to you, which will be discussed in a formal dissertation and viva. You'll need to demonstrate sustained independent study through an advanced, coherent, and original project. You'll think critically about philosophical issues and debates, and apply appropriate methodologies in pursuit of a clear and coherent set of objectives. This will include a rigorous appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the approach you've chosen. You'll also provide a substantial account of the academic, ethical, and technical issues you encounter in your research. You'll critically evaluate the evidence you collect as part of the research process and reflect upon the relationship between evidence of different types and/or from different sources to give a balanced set of conclusions. Your finished piece of work will be accessible to an academic audience and, if relevant, to a professional audience.

Core modules (Network Systems Pathway)

What you'll learn

Smart Systems

Gain an in-depth understanding of the IoT paradigm and how smart devices can be designed and deployed for a connected world. You'll learn how to program automation features in devices such as wearable technologies, and home-automation technologies.

Cloud Computing Development

Examine how to build cloud services and the technologies required to provide these to client-side systems. You'll identify well-established protocols that are used to communicate with server-side software. You'll also consider aspects such as security and n-tier systems.

Simulation & Modelling

Evaluate how modelling and simulation of industrial systems can increase productivity and reduce response time to market demands.

Research Practice

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge.

Project Management

Develop your knowledge so you can initiate, plan, execute, manage, and sign off on a project. We'll focus on appropriate methodologies, standards, legislation, and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management. You'll be challenged during your learning and assessments to relate to your own experiences and/or organisations.

Intelligent Systems & Robotics

An introduction to intelligent systems and robotics, you will learn about fundamental principles and approaches for intelligent systems, autonomous behaviour, sensing and control, through the practical example of a simple robotic device (Delta Robot).

Dissertation

You'll carry out an in-depth research project on a subject of particular interest to you, which will be discussed in a formal dissertation and viva. You'll need to demonstrate sustained independent study through an advanced, coherent, and original project. You'll think critically about philosophical issues and debates, and apply appropriate methodologies in pursuit of a clear and coherent set of objectives. This will include a rigorous appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the approach you've chosen. You'll also provide a substantial account of the academic, ethical, and technical issues you encounter in your research. You'll critically evaluate the evidence you collect as part of the research process and reflect upon the relationship between evidence of different types and/or from different sources to give a balanced set of conclusions. Your finished piece of work will be accessible to an academic audience and, if relevant, to a professional audience.

Core modules (Smart Computing Pathway)

What you'll learn

Advanced Software Engineering

This module introduces the new paradigm of service computing, focusing on principles used to create software designed as units of services. Gain skills in software development, service design, and implementation.

Research Practice

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. Reflect critically on your development within your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field and a critical awareness of current issues. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate originality in applying your knowledge.

Software Engineering for Service Computing

Focus on software processes and methods in Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA), service patterns, web services, and underlying technologies such as XML and WSDL.

Project Management

Develop knowledge to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and sign off on projects. Emphasis will be on methodologies, standards, legislation, and the nine core knowledge areas associated with project management. Challenges will encourage application to personal experiences and/or organisational contexts.

Dissertation

Undertake an in-depth research project on a subject of personal interest, presented in a formal dissertation and viva. Demonstrate sustained independent study through an advanced, coherent, and original project. Critically engage with philosophical debates, apply appropriate methodologies, and appreciate the strengths and limitations of your chosen approach. Address academic, ethical, and technical issues encountered, and critically evaluate collected evidence to draw balanced conclusions accessible to academic and professional audiences as relevant.

Core modules (Software Engineering Pathway)

What you'll learn

Advanced Software Engineering

Introduces the paradigm of service computing, covering principles for creating software designed as units of services. Gain skills in software development, service design, and implementation.

Cloud Computing Development

Explore building cloud services and the technologies required for client-side systems. Includes protocols for communication with server-side software, security considerations, and n-tier systems.

Data Analysis & Visualisation

Develop an in-depth understanding of business intelligence, data analysis techniques, and tools for data representation from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Lean & Agile Engineering

Analyse how organisations respond to changing markets and product requirements using lean product development principles to increase agility and resource efficiency.

Managing Information in the Digital & Global Environment

Study current trends in digitalisation and globalisation, and their impact on social, organisational, and commercial activities.

Simulation & Modelling

Evaluate modelling and simulation techniques in industrial systems to enhance productivity and responsiveness to market demands.

Network Management

Gain knowledge of tools and techniques used by modern network managers for data management, fault detection, and diagnostics.

Option modules

What you'll learn

Critical Perspectives of Information

Explore information management practices in technical, organisational, and social contexts within information systems.

Database Systems & Approaches

Evaluate various types of database systems, management approaches, techniques, and emerging trends in data and information management.

Digital Security

Introduces digital security, covering security mechanisms, hacker methods, and practical experiences in securing digital environments.

Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning

Study advancements in machine learning within artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains like smart cities, health, and business.

Intelligent Systems & Robotics

Introduction to principles and applications of intelligent systems and robotics, focusing on autonomous behaviour and control.

Eco Engineering

Covers environmental considerations in engineering, such as material selection, energy efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Software & Systems

Gain insights into systems programming techniques and approaches to design and program modern computer systems.

Software Engineering for Service Computing

Dive into Service-Oriented Architecture and Microservices, exploring theoretical concepts and practical implementation tools like RESTful APIs and containers.

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• Cloud developer
• Desenvolvedor de software/sistemas
• Network manager
• Information systems manager
• IT project manager
• Database developer